Taxed Beyond Belief
How much of your pay goes in Income Tax? Today the lowest rate of Income Tax is 35 pence in the pound, and for some people it is as high as 98 pence. And as much as another quarter of your income can go in other taxes.
Alan Watson , with John Swinfield , James Bellini , and Bill Kerr Elliott, considers whether our tax system is effective and the right one for our economy. Does it strike the right balance, or is it in need of reform?
Assistant editor PAUL ELLIS Editor JOHN DEKKER