Rather than making lots of small changes to increase revenues, a single larger measure on NICs might prove the easier way forward politically.
The Budget is fast approaching and along with it comes the quickening pulse of some taxpayers as they face the prospect of anticipated tax hikes. Whilst the anticipation may be building at the rate the Chancellor is going there won’t be many taxes left to actually raise. As the days go by more and more options like a potential wealth tax and restrictions to tax relief on pension contributions are either being categorically ruled out or are now reportedly off the table.
If the Chancellor cannot raise the desired tax receipts from wealthier taxpayers alone and will not raise it directly in higher tax rates for workers there are few options left to carry the burden of the Budget deficit. NICs may...
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Rather than making lots of small changes to increase revenues, a single larger measure on NICs might prove the easier way forward politically.
The Budget is fast approaching and along with it comes the quickening pulse of some taxpayers as they face the prospect of anticipated tax hikes. Whilst the anticipation may be building at the rate the Chancellor is going there won’t be many taxes left to actually raise. As the days go by more and more options like a potential wealth tax and restrictions to tax relief on pension contributions are either being categorically ruled out or are now reportedly off the table.
If the Chancellor cannot raise the desired tax receipts from wealthier taxpayers alone and will not raise it directly in higher tax rates for workers there are few options left to carry the burden of the Budget deficit. NICs may...
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