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Published Date: 04 September 2008
THE First Minister has built his political reputation by seizing opportunities which others were too cautious to consider. But has Mr Salmond taken a gamble too far by including a bill to introduce a local income tax (LIT), as part of the SNP's programme of legislation for the coming year?
To date, Mr Salmond has proved adept at keeping the political initiative despite lacking an overall majority at Holyrood. So there is little reason to believe he will not be able to pilot the majority of his 15 new bills through parliament. Indeed, s...



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  • Last Updated: 03 September 2008 9:15 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Council tax
 
1

Rev. S. Campbell,

Bath 04/09/2008 07:58:37
Property isn't a good proxy for wealth if you live in a house owned by someone else. Council tax should be paid by the homeowner, not the tenant. Base the tax GENUINELY on wealth and it'd be fair overnight.
2

Calvinist,

04/09/2008 11:23:00
#1

This is exactly the sort of anomaly that needs to be addressed in a reformed property tax. The solution is not to increase income tax which is what effectively is being proposed.

PS why do you use your title? Do you think it gives you more authority?
3

Findlay Thompson,

04/09/2008 13:04:39
No.2 Good point, that's why I never use my title "The Very Reverend”.

At the end of the day a tax is a demand in consideration of the possession or occurrence of (income, goods, sales, etc.), usually in proportion to the value of money involved.

‘Usually in proportion’, that’s the way it should be, taxation on your ability to pay as opposed to your property value.

I may earn £15,000.00 a year or £60,000.00 a year regardless I’ll still be paying the same council tax rate!
4

The Tin Man,

07/09/2008 07:59:26
#3 Findlay

If you extend your 'fairness' reasoning, income tax should be charged at a flat rate for all incomes, and would not have different bands.


 

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