Learn about the most absurd taxes in the world: From her social networking tax to breathing, magic and children's names

But if we complain about what we have today, what if one day we were imposed, to say, a tax on the use of social networks or the choice of a child's name? Or in the next income statement we found a breathing tax?

Well, you know, in some part of the world, as far as it looks incredible, these taxes already exist.

Tax for whatsap, Facebook and Twitter

By June 1, 2018, Uganda has become the first country in the world to impose a tax on social networks; on the use of apps such as Whatsapp, Facebook and Twitter.

To use social networks, citizens must pay about 5 cents a day (conversioned by local currency). The head of state has declared that this tax was necessary to counter “the causing” of rumors on social networks.

Breathing Tax 

If you have to pass to the Maiquetia International Airport in Caracas (Veneswel), make nearly 127 bolivar (20 euros) a respiratory tax that passengers must pay to compensate for the cost of the air filtration system installed at the airport in 2014.

According to the Ministry of Water and Venezuelan air transport, the air filtration system cleans and flavors the airport and blocks the growth of bacteria, thus protecting the health of all passengers.

Magic Tax

In Romania, where many still believe in superstition, magic is a thriving business. Until a few years ago, this activity was not recognised by the government and was not taxable.

But in 2011, when Romania faced the crisis, the finance ministry thought to impose a tax even on trades that were once not officially known. Among them are astrologers and magicians, who have since to pay 16% of their income tax.

The result?

Thousands of curses and spells delivered to politicians?

Child Name Tax 

Usually, the child's name is determined before his birth. But in this case, the exception is Sweden, where children's names need approval from the fiscal entity. Suedez must see the child's name approved by the tax agency before the child is 5 years old.

If parents fail to get approval, they may be fined up to 500 euros (conversioned to Swedish currency). The law is 1982, and it is set as a precautionary measure for parents who want to give their children offensive or confusing names.

The Tax on marijuana

As predicted, the legalization of the marijuana for medical purposes has also brought a profit tax. Enterprises that grow or sell marijuana must pay the tax for it. (scan)