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Taxes did rise

Back in June I predicted that taxes would rise one way or another, although I was not quite expecting it to be across the board, and not expecting it to be literal as it could possibly be rather than just … Continue reading

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Taxes will rise

Labour have matched the Conservative party by promising not to increase National Insurance, Income Tax, VAT, Capital Gains tax, VAT, or Corporation Tax. Together these account for a shave under three-quarters of all government revenue and as a result I … Continue reading

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Yet another tax grab

The latest budget proposal by a government-appointed commission is to substantially reduce Ireland’s already low inheritance tax threshold. It is another naked tax grab to fund an inefficient and dysfunctional state, and is just another reason I am glad I … Continue reading

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