The advert says that Tax doesnt have to be taxing, but I have never seen such a taxing form in my 40 years on this planet. Am I thick or what
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Very simple reason: to make totally unnecessary work for civil servants who are leeching from those parts of society that actually make the wealth to keep them in a job. It could be a heck of a lot simpler if they really wanted it to be.\n\nThis is true for other taxes too eg road tax.Why have that when it is avoided by the criminal classes and is expensive to collect? Simple - it creates non-jobs. To simplify it just abbolish it and add a few more pence to the petrol duty. Then those who drive more/have less efficient vehicles pay more AND its hard to avoid unless you steal petrol!
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With people at the higher tax bracket they get taxed 40% in our country anyway.  Once you add VAT, Fuel Tax, Council Tax, and  all the other taxes, you above 50% already.  Some may hit over 50% tax even if in the lower tax bracket...\n\nAnd whats happens... People pay.
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Right! Just how did we get here?  I didn't ask for it and I didn't vote for it.  Hell, I didn't even know that it was coming until a bunch of arrogant, self-engrandising pricks like Lord Coe & Co stiffed me with a higher tax bill for the next thirty years.\n\nI'm really looking forward to my "sporting legacy" though I didn't know that fishing, darts and snooker were Olympic events!
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Your basic state pension should be below your personal tax allowance and so you shouldn't pay any tax. You should also get a £200 heating allowance that is tax free and doesn't effect benefits like housing benefits and council tax benefits. Maybe, you have a private pension that has took you over the threshold. Income from investments can do the same. If it's investments - you can change them and go for investments that will give you growth as opposed to income. Investments that grow are subject to capital gains tax and you also have a personal allowance for capital gains tax of £8,800 a year. Maybe you could contact age concern and see if they can give you advice - make sure you are getting all your benefits and tax credits and investing in a tax efficient way. the system is unfair - that's why Gordon Brown has very little time to change economic policy to make it better the the old, disabled and chronically sick - or his chances of becoming the next Prime Minister - is no chance. He doesn't look after you and me - we don't vote for him and his corrupt cronies at the General Election. let them enjoy their jags, mansions, mistresses and the gravy train - it will come to a sudden end.
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I think what you are asking is way beyond the scope of anything you will get from this web site.  You need all sorts of market research and tax accountant advice I can't see you getting that here.
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If you are talking about barter it is taxable.
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What do you propose as an alternative?  You babble on about "FAIR TAX" and yet you don't define what you think if fair.  Please explain.
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I'm good at taxes and deductions -- in fact I prepare tax paperwork for friends and family -- for free.  I don't believe it's a matter of how much you pay in taxes that counts.  It's a matter of how you feel about living in this country.  I'm middle aged, single, never had a child, don't drive and attended non-public schools.  But I don't have a problem paying my fair share of taxes because I think it's important to help this country pay for children, for roads, for education and other public works.  Oh go ahead, call me a liberal.  I'm not insulted.  I just like living in America and believe that there are certain costs that go along with that.
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It is a charge.  Try to avoid turbotax in the future.  It is probably the worst tax software around.
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It is just part of the typical liberal mantra... tax, tax, tax. Tax everyone else but me. Raising taxes is NEVER the answer. \n\nHowever, to counter the liberal "tax more" mindset, I think we should set up a volutary fund. Anyone who feels that they do not pay enough in taxes can voluntary contribute more. \n\nHow much do you think THAT would raise? LMAO.\n\n\nTo Answerbot:  Why should the "rich" have to supplement someone else's income? Why should they have to foot the bill for someone else who decided to not pursue education, or chose to have a couple of kids? This country is about OPPORTUNITY not forced obligations.\n\nTo Tamtam:  Uh, our education system gets SOOO much money every year. Instead of faulting the AMOUNT, fault the system. Our schools spend so much time teaching "tolerance" and "sex-ed" and "feelings" instead of teaching math, reading, writing, and geography. Again, thank your local liberal for that.
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If there was no increase, then there is a 0% increase. I do not know what motts is trying to say ...\nsince 24,900% times 6 is 1494 and if the additional 6 cents is included, trust me, you are going to pay it...\n\nyour increase went from 6 cents to 1500 cents...not 6 cents to 1494 cents...\n\nNote: 3 cents is 50% of 6 cents and \n      6 cents is 100% of 6 cents and\n      9 cents is 150% of 6 cents and\n      12 cents is 200% of 6 cents and ... So, if there was a 100% increase in your munincipal telephone tax, your charges would have gone to 12 cents per month. \n\nNow,\n\nSince $15 = 1500 cents, your tax was raised from 6 cents per month to 1500 cents per month. The question is :\n\n1500 is what percent of 6...\n\n1500 = x% (6)\n\n1500 = x/100 (6)\n\n1500 = 6 x / 100\n\nso, (cross multiplication) (1500/1) = (6x/100)\n\n6x = 150000\n\nx = 25000. \n\nSo (YES!), \n\nyour munincipal telephone tax was raised 25,000%.\n\nThere should be some kind of law or rule that allows the increase only a certain amount. Nothing close to 25000 percent. If it was raised this much, you have a bunch of crooks working on your local munincipal board, or whatever...\n\nWith this much more money going in, guess where it is going...\n\nI don't need the ten points, but I hope you are complaining to the right authority...this is rediculous...\n\nAlso, although your tax increased 25000%, you had an increase of 250 times what you were paying. In other words, for every dollar you were paying before, you are now paying $250 or for every cent ($.01) you were paying before, you are now paying 250 cents which is also $2.50.\n\nif the increase is 25000% or 24900%, forget about it, both are a huge increases...\n\nWhen was the increase...from 1940 until last month or from last month to this month...
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The new tax return form 2F is not bad.  It asks you much information in that financial year.  90% of the persons dose not pay correct Tax.  For example, how many employees are paying correct taxes.  The are just paying taxes on their salary but not on other income like house rent they earn and the interest they earn on FDs and from capital gains.  \n\nAlmost all the political people will face problems in filling this form.  If they fill this form each year, then they cannot tell stories for their properties later.  \n\nIn my view, the new form is the right one for Indians.  But I am sure that this form will be withdrawn due to political people pressure. (Saying that due to public demand the form is withdrawn.).  We must watch what will happen.\n\nN.J.Reddy\n\nneswarareddy@yahoo.com
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You only tax customers who live in NY.  Otherwise there is 0 tax.\n\nI am absolutely sure.
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VAT is an EU sales tax and is more than just 17.5%. It actually is quite a complex tax that is present in many countries around the world. Is it fair, sales tax is supposed to be a key revenue stream for governments around the world and it is key to a strong economy. However, due to its complexity it is hard to give relief from the tax in areas that need it (such as charities and disabled usage) without people using such loop holes for ineligible use. On the otherhand the way in which the tax is applied by the tax man can sometimes seem unpractical and harsh.\n\nFuture... it depends on whether the EU looks to cut red tape and improve the environment that businesses operate in or whether they look to close the VAT gap and tighten the net on those who evade taxes, which often means that others who benfited from ligitimate gains also lose out. At this moment it could go either way.
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If you are purchasing from an unregistered dealer you need to pay tax.\n\nNow the issue is VAT is introduced in most states so the implication can be worked out. If had purchased from a registered dealer you could have availed a set off.\n\nYou may also work out tax implication versus saving you made by purchasing from UR dealer
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The fairtax would not only improve my life, but the life of everyone.\n\nUnder this plan, I would not be punished for saving money or selling stocks for a profit.\n\nI am not sure why Steve thinks this would increase taxes on the poor, and give huge tax breaks to the rich.  This is simply not true.\n\nThis plan, like many national sales tax plans I have seen has a tax refund for all money spent up to the poverty level, which means the poor would pay nearly no taxes at all.  This plan would give an automatic $10,000 refund for a single person household, which increases for each additional person, meaning the poor would have at least an extra $10,000 a year of income.  If you are poor than you will not buy enough goods and services to surpass the $10,000+ yearly refund, so the net effect is more money in the pockets of the poor.  Remember a sales tax is a percentage of money spent on goods.  If the national sales tax is 23% and the refund is $10,000, a single person who pays $20,000 a year on goods and services, would have paid $4,600 in taxes.  However, under this plan he would receive a $10,000 refund yielding a net gain of $5,400 each year to either spend or save, and if he were to save it, he would not be taxed on the interest earned on the $5,400 savings.\n \nThe rich are the ones spending the most money, so they will pay the most under this tax plan. \n\nThis plan is the most fair, since if you do not want to pay any taxes then all you have to do is not buy anything and you won't pay any taxes!\n\nGreat Question!
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I know you mean council tax, anyhow the lady in question was wrong not to pay her bill. I agree that carting someone off to jail for a minor offence is abominable when paedophiles are being set free.If only more people complained in this country, look at France, they have a riot every time the government there cocks up!It's time we stopped adopting the "stiff upper lip" attitude and started to show the politicians who their bosses are, us the taxpayer!