A Tax question that I will get shot down dead for asking!

donquine

chrismac1 wrote: »

I vote opinions4u for the next Chancellor!

But if opinions4u simplifies taxes, won't you be out of a job then? I assume JSA will get scrapped too, so I hope you like living on air!

socks_uk

opinions4u wrote: »

I didn't go to university.

You also quote out of context, as higher tax thresholds incentivise work. It's amazing what a human being can achieve with fair incentives.

But don't you think it's ridiculous that a 76 year old with £500k in the bank will get winter fuel allowance, free tv licence and free coach/bus travel?

Don't you find it odd that the state sponsors marital/relationship splits by increasing payouts to those involved? I wonder how much more it costs in later years with the impact on the kids.

And yes, I find it strange that child benefit for single parents is higher.

I'd also make an announcement that no new claims for any housing benefit payments related to a new born child will be accepted from 1st August 2011. So when you catch, you know it's your responsbility, not the state's.

I'm sure some will challenge what I've posted, but I suspect more will be able to list a number of other ridiculous examples of space sponsored failure.

I agree with everything you suggested! But can I add that Benefit money should be paid in vouchers that can only be spent on food/non-alcoholic drink & in post offices for gas/electric/water/TV etc. (bring back the post offices that have closed!) It'll never happen!

donquine

socks_uk wrote: »

I agree with everything you suggested! But can I add that Benefit money should be paid in vouchers that can only be spent on food/non-alcoholic drink & in post offices for gas/electric/water/TV etc. (bring back the post offices that have closed!) It'll never happen!

Although some people undoubtedly do not use their benefits for the purpose for which they're intended, giving people vouchers with 'BENEFITS' stamped on them takes away a bit of dignity.

I think the line between helping those in need and being a complete mug is a very difficult line to spot and TBH, I don't know if any government will ever manage to achieve this.

King_Weasel

socks_uk wrote: »

I just thought that any person over 18 that is capable of going out to work could contribute from 3% by paying tax. I can't be the only person that wonders why things happen or don't happen.

Don't worry, socks uk, just about everybody pays tax - even children when they buy a bag of sweets.

You seem to have forgotten that there are plenty of taxes out there besides income tax.