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CMV: I am a tax paying Indian and I feel that is all the charity I need to do.

This argument is coming after a heated argument I had (after a rather long day) with a person who was collecting funds for a charitable organisation outside my office. 

My perspective is this :
1. I pay a huge amount of direct and indirect taxes (Income Tax, Surcharge tax, GST, Road Tax, Capital Gain Tax etc..) for which I get almost no benefits, no free good health care, no free education, have to pay additional maintenance in my society, not even free vaccination. Isn't this equivalent to charity?
2. These charitable organisations are putting efforts solving the wrong problem. Instead of asking money from folks who are already paying heavy taxes, they should lobby to get legislation whic prevents tax evasion. Only 1% of Indians pay income tax.

I am a person who generally like to help people in need, have supported my domestic help during Covid crisis, have even sponsored on of their kids college fees, but I feel I have done  more than enough of my share and do not feel any guilt in snubbing these charitable organisations.

I have had some priviledge growing up, parents paid for college education, had a decent schooling etc. Would like to hear discordant views.
gpt
Improving the lives of others is improving your own life. More people who have access to education and healthcare services will in turn, lead more productive lives and will be more likely to invent new objects or services that further improve your quality of life.