Absolutely - but that's because it's so easily avoidable - only 5% of estates pay it. Short of some more radical reform, I'd suggest tightening the rules up would be a better solution.… (View Post)

This is a good place to start on the pure practicalities and economic harm: https://treasury.gov.au/review/tax-white-paper/which-taxes-cost-the-most (View Post)

I'm evidently quite progressive when it comes to taxation, but I do find IHT very difficult to justify on both the principle and - in particular - the application. You typically pay it when you … (View Post)

Q1 2022, but that was the unloading after COVID (where it peaked at 17% Q3 2020). (View Post)

HMS Winter Fuel Payment and HMS National Health Service work quite well. (Actually a little concerned they might go for the latter...) (View Post)