The Chancellor has been accused of using the budget to pull more revenue in through stealth taxes. David Cameron, leader of the Conservative Party, said Britons now face their highest tax burden ever. A recent study from the Centre for Policy Studies found that the average household has seen its annual income after tax and housing costs, drop by £1,300 over the past four years. What do you think – are you paying too much tax?
Are you paying too much tax? Vote now.
Yes – Absolutely. I think the proportion of my income that goes on taxes is way too high (63.6%)
Yes – I think we should invest in good public services but at the moment I do not feel I am getting back what I put in. (27.1%)
No – I would be happy to pay more tax because I don’t feel enough is being invested in public services. (9.4%)
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