Rethinking Taxation: The Case for Taxing Income from Wealth, Not Work
As debates on taxation intensify, the effort to transition toward taxing income from wealth rather than work emerges as an intriguing policy alternative, potentially reshaping the fiscal landscape in the United Kingdom ... Taxing income from wealth, Takes a toll on the wealthy, But helps those in need? In recent months, the discourse surrounding taxation in the UK has intensified, particularly regarding the focus on taxing income from wealth rather than taxing wages from work. Labour's commitment from the 2024 manifesto asserts, "we will not increase taxes on working people", specifying that Income Tax rates, National Insurance contributions, and VAT would remain untouched for this demographic. However, this raises critical questions about what |
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