Omobono Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 10 hours ago, ian rush said: They need to start taxing second properties, capital and death, rather than income. will the last person to leave please put out the lights ! never heard anything more stupid in my life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 1 hour ago, Jarndyce said: I guess he’ll be standing again next time. he does talk some sense ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarndyce Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 15 minutes ago, Omobono said: 1 hour ago, Jarndyce said: I guess he’ll be standing again next time. he does talk some sense ! Sense or not: it does sound like an early start to a campaign. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 42 minutes ago, Jarndyce said: Sense or not: it does sound like an early start to a campaign. His LinkedIn page is bereft of any detail: educational or professional qualifications. Is he an economist? Almost 39 years in one government department would lead you to think that he would have an in depth knowledge of how things work in Treasury and in wider government. Of course he seems to be pushing all the right buttons and I'd agree he's made an early start to his campaign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interested Reader Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Andy Onchan said: His LinkedIn page is bereft of any detail: educational or professional qualifications. Is he an economist? Almost 39 years in one government department would lead you to think that he would have an in depth knowledge of how things work in Treasury and in wider government. Of course he seems to be pushing all the right buttons and I'd agree he's made an early start to his campaign. There is nothing on LinkedIn as he was in IOMG for 40 years then early retired. The main issue with him is that he comes across as a bit odd. He’s actually an incredibly bright bloke but probably comes across on peoples doorsteps as a bit weird (in a boffiny way). He knows government finances inside out though and would actually be a great MHK. He needs to build up his online presence a lot more and not rely on so much door knocking. Edited February 22 by Interested Reader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interested Reader Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 16 hours ago, Mr Helmut Fromage said: He’s average at supplying logo pens and branded calendars- he’s below average at putting on sporting events and he’s below average bench marking against Wanenburgh siblings. What would you expect from him as an MHK Basically he doesn’t really give a crap about upsetting people which makes him a good MHK in my book. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piebaps Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 20 hours ago, TheTeapot said: Anyone mentioned the potential knock on impact on second jobs? Annoyance has been frequently expressed about the 20% on it as was, it might only be a small rise but could potentially mean taking a second job for pocket money becomes even less desirable. The current instructions are set out on page 8 of the tax office's Employer Guide. I don't recommend it as a read unless you have insomnia! It's GN46 on this list https://www.gov.im/categories/tax-vat-and-your-money/income-tax-and-national-insurance/tax-practitioners-and-technical-information/guidance-notes/ A new employee in a subsidiary employment should be on code SB (standard band up to £6500 pa thereafter at the higher rate) until the employer hears otherwise from the tax office. Once the tax office are aware of the employment they'll look at the overall circumstances of the worker and decide whether SB is correct or should it be replaced with something else. Overall the amount of tax charged is going to be the same, but someone with a second job can choose to pay more at their main job and pay nothing at the little one. You're quite right that the higher rate can make a second job less attractive, but a letter, email or phone call to the tax office can get it changed to suit the preference of the worker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 1 hour ago, Omobono said: will the last person to leave please put out the lights ! never heard anything more stupid in my life IMO "They need to start taxing second properties, capital and death, rather than income" is a very sensible proposal. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 9 minutes ago, Interested Reader said: There is nothing on LinkedIn as he was in IOMG for 40 years then early retired. The main issue with him is that he comes across as a bit odd. He’s actually an incredibly bright bloke but probably comes across on peoples doorsteps as a bit weird (in a boffiny way). He knows government finances inside out though and would actually be a great MHK. He needs to build up his online presence a lot more and not rely on so much door knocking. What he's saying now is really no different to what he was expounding back in 2021, so at least he's consistent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 23 minutes ago, Interested Reader said: Basically he doesn’t really give a crap about upsetting people which makes him a good MHK in my book. We thought that about a number of candidates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeliX Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 1 hour ago, Omobono said: he does talk some sense ! When exactly was your traumatic brain injury? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeliX Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 14 minutes ago, GD4ELI said: IMO "They need to start taxing second properties, capital and death, rather than income" is a very sensible proposal. It is. It taxes those living off the hard work of others rather than taxing the people doing the work. Much more sensible. Which is why it wont happen of course. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighty Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 5 hours ago, 2112 said: Whilst you raise good points, the areas of CGT and IHT are the very reasons why wealthy people come to reside on the island. You mean greedy I really don't know what these so called wealthy people do with their money. Can't take it with them. If they like living here and contribute to the life and soul of the island then great, they're very welcome. But do we really want people who are simply here for tax avoidance purposes? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 1 hour ago, Gladys said: We thought that about a number of candidates. Exactly. How many have we had put into the office in the past on promises of being "boat rockers" only to have them quickly stifled or U-turn faster than a greased weasel once they realised that there would be no mileage in it? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 26 minutes ago, wrighty said: You mean greedy I really don't know what these so called wealthy people do with their money. Can't take it with them. If they like living here and contribute to the life and soul of the island then great, they're very welcome. But do we really want people who are simply here for tax avoidance purposes? anybody chucking 125k a year into treasury isn't going to fall into the 'not wanted here' category anytime soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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