Q: Have taxes risen under Labour? A: Well, it depends who's asking...

Article Abstract:

Tax is set to be a key issue during the campaigning for the forthcoming general election in the UK. However, it is misleading to try to establish whether taxes would rise or fall as a result of the specific policies of individual political parties.

Political aspects

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The crunch may not be soon, but it may still be painful, Mr Brown

Article Abstract:

The UK government does not need to be too concerned in the short term about the financial implications of the terrorist attacks in the US. However, in the longer term it will have to make some difficult decisions about public spending and taxation in any case.

Economic policy, Brown, Gordon (British chancellor)

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The need to keep fiscal reforms simple

Article Abstract:

There are many difficulties associated with the UK's tax system. Indeed, the system is often unfair, complex and inefficient. However, it is important to avoid making changes to the system in a piecemeal fashion, thus making it even more complex. Before any changes are made, it is vital to consider how these may be abused or distorted by taxpayers seeking to reduce their liabilities. Problems of this kind are particularly likely to arise in the field of the taxation of savings.

Tax Administration, Tax administration and procedure

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