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Black tax: Just exactly where do you draw the line?

How much black tax is enough? (Photo: Courtesy)

If logic is to be applied in the medieval saying ‘blood is thicker than water’, then this proverb would be found to have loopholes inapplicable in some instances of the modern society.

For instance, how much sacrifice should you make when it comes to family and your money? Remember this is your sweat, blood and tears –and some of your relatives have no idea how hard you have worked to earn it.

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