Tax, it isn't a dirty four letter word, but for many individuals its connotations are far worse than any curse. It's been found that high tax rates generally relate to outstanding social services and standards of living. Developed countries, from where the tax rate exceeds 40%, usually have free health care, free education, systems to appreciate the elderly and a more expensive life expectancy than having lower tax rates. 4) You about to retire? Any amounts withdrawn from a retirement pla...