'Should married couples get a tax break?' poll discussion

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Poll between 05-11 Jan 2010:
Should married couples get a tax break?
It's hit the political headlines, but is it right for the tax system to reward the institution of marriage?
Which of these is closest to your view?
A. Yes. Marriage should be rewarded. - 66% (14364 votes)
B. No. Though stable relationships, married or not, should be rewarded. - 9% (1981 votes)
C. No. Relationships shouldn't play any role in the tax system. - 25% (5564 votes)
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Should married couples get a tax break?
It's hit the political headlines, but is it right for the tax system to reward the institution of marriage?
Which of these is closest to your view?
A. Yes. Marriage should be rewarded. - 66% (14364 votes)
B. No. Though stable relationships, married or not, should be rewarded. - 9% (1981 votes)
C. No. Relationships shouldn't play any role in the tax system. - 25% (5564 votes)
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This government has been anti-marriage.
Now imagine when someone really genuinely posts something like this!
marriage is the bedrock of a well functioning society, directly contributing to the economy (one at home, one working or both working), pension pots( employment deductions), family values (proper unit, plus discipline) etc etc and should be rewarded by a 50% tax reduction.
in short, marriage breakdown is one of the main causes of crap societies because of the knock on effects which are becoming apparent and moreso in the next 20 years. ho hum.
current savings: 20,500 (target hit yippee!)
Debts: 8000 (student loan so doesnt count)
new target savings by Feb 2010: 30,000
Don't understand this...atheists can marry in non-religious ceremonies, or is that not what you mean?
Not married, been with my partner for 6 years, have 2 kids. Why should a married couple get a 'tax break' over us simply because we're not married.
!!!!!! is all that about?
Totally agree with you. It really hacks me off.
2012 £26500 paid off.
2011 £22750 paid off
2010 £19800 paid off
2009 MBNA Cleared 25.09.09 £34391.33 PAID OFF
And before you ask, I am happily married and could do with a break!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Martin-Lewis/73386220151#/note.php?note_id=241650243864&comments
Though I'd repost a suggestion I'd made there...
"One small note from a personal perspective. I lost my mother just before I was 12 - had this system existed, I suspect that meant that on top of the real horror we were in, this system could be adding a further financial impact - not only did we lose my mothers income but as tradgedy had forced my father into becoming a single parent he would've ... See Morelost the tax break for being married too on top of the family losing my mothers income.
Now I don't believe that we should legislate for the exceptions, but I do think it is important we establish that the 'traditional family' model is quite far from the norm in modern society."
Please note, answers don't constitute financial advice, it is based on generalised journalistic research. Always ensure any decision is made with regards to your own individual circumstance.
Couldn't agree more, me and OH been together for 12 years, have 3 kids, mortgage etc etc. Why should married people get tax breaks and not us?? - maybe a cheap trip to the local registry office is in order!