The mandatory aspect is only half the definition of what a tax is. A tax is something collected to fund govt.
These payments are made to a mechanism that, in return, opens rights for workers, such as pensions to retire, full health insurance, or work insurance. These are very much individual benefits, not some kind of tax scheme that goes to fund roads or the army.
If you want a comparison, car insurance is mandatory in the US, but it is not considered a tax.
These payments are made to a mechanism that, in return, opens rights for workers, such as pensions to retire, full health insurance, or work insurance. These are very much individual benefits, not some kind of tax scheme that goes to fund roads or the army.
If you want a comparison, car insurance is mandatory in the US, but it is not considered a tax.