tinfoilhat Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 We've had plenty complain about cuts in public services, and rightly so, they aren't pleasant. Some of those people complaining are rather well off. If they felt the need to help, could they write a cheque to hmrc and ask if it earmarked to go to the NHS or schools or something but over and above the tax they required to pay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas1 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Or donate to a specific cause themselves maybe? Dear lord, some of the threads on here...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubermaus Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 think some old rich people tried to pay back their heating allowance, HMRC werent having it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas1 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Well in which case they could have donated it to a school, or a hospital, it isnt hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 Or donate to a specific cause themselves maybe? Dear lord, some of the threads on here...... Look if you don't know, just say you don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salou4 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 We've had plenty complain about cuts in public services, and rightly so, they aren't pleasant. Some of those people complaining are rather well off. If they felt the need to help, could they write a cheque to hmrc and ask if it earmarked to go to the NHS or schools or something but over and above the tax they required to pay? That's being a bit optimistic isn't it. When people say they think we should pay more tax, what they mean is everyone else should pay more tax. And the Champagne Socialists are the worse, such as Martin Freeman and his missus declaring themselves bankrupt to avoid settling a tax bill, but suggesting we all vote Labour because they're the more caring party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister M Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 We've had plenty complain about cuts in public services, and rightly so, they aren't pleasant. Some of those people complaining are rather well off. If they felt the need to help, could they write a cheque to hmrc and ask if it earmarked to go to the NHS or schools or something but over and above the tax they required to pay? No I'm sure they can't. I remember listening to Any Questions on Radio 4 about a month ago, and one of the panellists said that she didn't need many of the benefits that pensioners get (such as the Winter Fuel Allowance) and sent it back. The cheque was sent back to her with the explanation that they have no system for 'reimbursing' HMRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 We've had plenty complain about cuts in public services, and rightly so, they aren't pleasant. Some of those people complaining are rather well off. If they felt the need to help, could they write a cheque to hmrc and ask if it earmarked to go to the NHS or schools or something but over and above the tax they required to pay? No. I'm sure they could give extra, but HMRC don't spend it and there's no legal way to assign tax paid, even extra tax, as you are asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubermaus Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Martin Freeman didnt go bankrupt his wife did. And apparently she is settling the £120k tax bill according to the daily fail. Get ur facts straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister M Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 That's being a bit optimistic isn't it. When people say they think we should pay more tax, what they mean is everyone else should pay more tax. And the Champagne Socialists are the worse, such as Martin Freeman and his missus declaring themselves bankrupt to avoid settling a tax bill, but suggesting we all vote Labour because they're the more caring party. Well they wouldn't be the only ones - socialist or not. For example the Department for Transport carried out regular surveys asking car drivers about public transport. And of course most car drivers were in favour of investing in public transport, so the roads were clearer for them and they didn't have to use trains or buses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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