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Old 23-04-2009, 19:31   #79
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Re: Budget 2009

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Originally Posted by Taggy View Post
On the subject of 2nd home allowances why on earth should there be a need for this at all, surely either Hotel/Apartment Accommodation could be used at greatly reduced costs, or even better still an accommodation block purposely built to provide each MP with a basic bedroom and office room if needed, would cost an awful lot less in the long run, and the property itself would also be an asset!

Also George Osbourne mentioned yesterday and today that as a result of the budget everyone earning over £20,000 pa would be paying more tax! How has he quantified this? Am i missing something, because other than last years almighty cockup with the 10p tax situation, i hadn't noticed any detrimental tax policy for the relatively low paid?

Best Regards - Taggy
National insurance contributions Taggy is one main reason, not a tax as such but a stealth tax
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