sandie Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Just a thought regarding the indirect tax we pay. If we all stopped smoking, drinking, using our cars including repairs, fuel, servicing, household white goods and much more areas. Where would the goverment get their funds from when you look at the level of duty they get. Is there any wonder that the rise in fuel prices at the pumps fill the cash registers. I have no figures, but if we all stopped tax on other items would have to increase. I am now a none smoker after over 40 years and because of where I live a trip to the pub is few and far between, but I will defend those that smoke and drink. Sorry for the rant. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cressida Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Well you know what they say about 'death and taxes' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallisman Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 The ConDems take approximately half of your income:- http://www.adamsmith.org/blog/tax-spending/today-is-tax-freedom-day-2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vague_Boy Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I have no figures, but if we all stopped tax on other items would have to increase. Wow, I'd never thought of it like that before. The ConDems take approximately half of your income Just the Coalition? How much did the last government take? Would it be, oooh..... 50%? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecky Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Wow, I'd never thought of it like that before. Just the Coalition? How much did the last government take? Would it be, oooh..... 50%? 50% of what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supertramp Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 50% of what? Great comeback, astounding! Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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