Unearned income
I was listenig to the Radio 4 Today programme this morning and I heard something which quite interested me. It was in respect of making online tax returns.
We were told that it is secure and that nobody need worry. Then I think I heard them say that there were special arrangements in place for just a few groups. Amongst this group, why our wonderful open, absolutely honest, and incorruptable MPs.
Why should they be treated differently. Why do they not have to do the same as us mortals.
I would like questions to be asked, especially as they seem to be able to claim allowances which are not spent on the purpose for which they have been given.
For example, let us say that they receive GBP150 for overnight accomodation. They then only spend GBP30, so how is the other GBP120 treated. Surely this is unearned income and should be taxed, with Income Tax and National Insurance. Or am I completely wrong on this?
I think we need some answers, especially after certain revelations.
We were told that it is secure and that nobody need worry. Then I think I heard them say that there were special arrangements in place for just a few groups. Amongst this group, why our wonderful open, absolutely honest, and incorruptable MPs.
Why should they be treated differently. Why do they not have to do the same as us mortals.
I would like questions to be asked, especially as they seem to be able to claim allowances which are not spent on the purpose for which they have been given.
For example, let us say that they receive GBP150 for overnight accomodation. They then only spend GBP30, so how is the other GBP120 treated. Surely this is unearned income and should be taxed, with Income Tax and National Insurance. Or am I completely wrong on this?
I think we need some answers, especially after certain revelations.
posted by Catch22 at 4:09 AM
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