04-03-14, 06:33 PM
In principle, I think would be open to a proposition to put VED on petrol, but it depends on what figures the government come up with
Income Tax - I disagree, the current system is fair in my opinion as it taxes the higher earners more and allows lower earners a bit of breathing room. I presume you mean to increase the tax free allowance and then increase the percentage there-after? The trouble is that to offset the lost revenue from raising the limit to a 'living' allowance, I would expect the tax percentage to sky-rocket thereafter.
Cease NI - Why? What alternative would you propose?
Stamp Duty - I don't know enough about this, so I won't comment
Cease Child Benefit - I commented on this above; I have no issues with Child Benefit, that is until it becomes abused and used as a method of escaping work. I would like to see a restructuring of this
Married Transferable Tax Allowance - Makes sense, but can't you already do this? Again, I don't know enough about it to make a proper judgement
Flat Rate VAT - For the most part it is. There are some exceptions and tax exemptions but maybe I haven't been exposed to these enough to see the problem.
Disclaimer: I in no way mean to offend anyone and I hope that any debates are provided with constructive criticism and ideas. Attacking the idea is fine (within reason) and backing it up is preferable, but attacking the person for the idea is wrong
Income Tax - I disagree, the current system is fair in my opinion as it taxes the higher earners more and allows lower earners a bit of breathing room. I presume you mean to increase the tax free allowance and then increase the percentage there-after? The trouble is that to offset the lost revenue from raising the limit to a 'living' allowance, I would expect the tax percentage to sky-rocket thereafter.
Cease NI - Why? What alternative would you propose?
Stamp Duty - I don't know enough about this, so I won't comment

Cease Child Benefit - I commented on this above; I have no issues with Child Benefit, that is until it becomes abused and used as a method of escaping work. I would like to see a restructuring of this
Married Transferable Tax Allowance - Makes sense, but can't you already do this? Again, I don't know enough about it to make a proper judgement
Flat Rate VAT - For the most part it is. There are some exceptions and tax exemptions but maybe I haven't been exposed to these enough to see the problem.
Disclaimer: I in no way mean to offend anyone and I hope that any debates are provided with constructive criticism and ideas. Attacking the idea is fine (within reason) and backing it up is preferable, but attacking the person for the idea is wrong
