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Previously on "Tory Marriage Tax stuff"
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Since "call me Dave" doesn't seem to have figured out what he's actually offering other than "something" (maybe), it's a bit hard to tell whether it's a good offer or not.
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Can't say I agree with tax breaks for being married, it will be worth very little in any case as we can't afford anything that would be worthwhile - Brown has bankrupted the nation.
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To return to the question I asked, all we have seen so far is that married couples and unmarried ones are treated the same, so not all there's apparent contention that married couples pay more seems wrong.
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Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostThe argument goes that you are promoting a healthy family unit by giving tax incentives.
I imagine it would have to be given to civil partnerships to avoid riling the LGBT sisterhood.
I'm not sure it's right, but I wouldn't give it back if it was offered.
Anybody know why it was got rid of in the first place (aside from it being cheaper)?
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Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostThe argument goes that you are promoting a healthy family unit by giving tax incentives.
I imagine it would have to be given to civil partnerships to avoid riling the LGBT sisterhood.
I'm not sure it's right, but I wouldn't give it back if it was offered.
Anybody know why it was got rid of in the first place (aside from it being cheaper)?
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Originally posted by Churchill View PostWhy should you be able to claim on his/her tax allowance just because you're married?
I imagine it would have to be given to civil partnerships to avoid riling the LGBT sisterhood.
I'm not sure it's right, but I wouldn't give it back if it was offered.
Anybody know why it was got rid of in the first place (aside from it being cheaper)?
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Originally posted by Churchill View PostSo?
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Originally posted by ratewhore View PostI usually switch off when Nick Clegg turns up. He'll be a kingmaker when it comes to the aftermath of the election...
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Originally posted by Peoplesoft bloke View PostEh? could you just explain how being married makes you pay more tax?
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