Taxes

[BlutSaugger]

My nation taxes is 11%, if I raise some will it be bad?

[Thunder Strike]

I always have taxes at the maximum percentage.

[triviuum]

so do i. you should raise to at least 17% or so

[Jenne]

Do the math, or just change it until you find the answer, but which ever rate gives you the highest income is the right one.  In the very early stages of the game I think I was lower (around 20%), but it is almost always best at 28% (30% w/ SS).  Your toniculation happiness is irrelevant.  What ever tax rate gives you the most money is what you want.  Anything less and you are just costing yourself money.

[Vice Man]

* 10% - 16% = +0 population happiness
    * 17% - 20% = -1 population happiness
    * 21% - 23% = -3 population happiness
    * 24% - 25% = -5 population happiness
    * 26% - 28% = -7 population happiness

One day, before collecting taxes, set your tax rate at 16% and see how much you would collect. Then set it at 20% and look again, then 23%, then 25% and finally 28%. The amount to be collected will change depending on the tax rate, just pick the tax rate that will get you the most money.

Very small nations like yours usually benefit from having relatively low taxes, once your nation grows a bit the ideal tax rate will always be 28% (until you get the wonder that lets you raise it even more).

[Jenne]

* 10% - 16% = +0 population happiness
    * 17% - 20% = -1 population happiness
    * 21% - 23% = -3 population happiness
    * 24% - 25% = -5 population happiness
    * 26% - 28% = -7 population happiness

so do i. you should raise to at least 17% or so

16% or 20%.  Never 17%.  If you are going to take the penalty, you should always maximize the benefit.

[BlutSaugger]

Thank you. I thought too much and people leave. I go to change.

[Jenne]

Thank you. I thought too much and people leave. I go to change.

Nah, your happiness is usually negative for a while in the beginning.  Even if they do, it's all about maximizing profit.

[Leo]

You're about maximizing profit.