Non-Believer Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 4 minutes ago, slinkydevil said: What does the Cabinet Office actually do? I mean in terms of real, tangible benefit? The primary reason for its creation was to massage Allan Bell's ego. Since then its tentacles have spread and it has absorbed a number of functions of other Depts, it seems to purely exist to grow and justify itself. A bit like being famous for being famous. In recent years its headcount and costs have ballooned at a faster rate than anywhere else in Govt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Poppins Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 It's fucking scary that they've increased standard rate by 10% and still draw £98m from reserves just to keep the lights on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallMeCurious Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 So there is going to be Health Service Tax (sorry Levy) on top of NI, VAT & Income Tax, Fuel Duty, Vehicle Licensing..... And he did not raise tax thresholds so more people paying more taxes if they get wage rise to cope with inflation. Does anyone really believe that they'll lower the higher rate back to 20%? So there will be another set of CS mandarins to collect and administer the £20m, more red tape and paperwork for businesses and individuals to confrom. Government making more governemtn to sort out a government made problem. How about ringfencing what the hospital and schools need and let the rest fight over the remains? This aims to replace the 2% tax increase and also apply to residents who do not pay income tax in the Isle of Man. Who are the residents who do not pay income tax? Children? Pensioners? Housewives? Students? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 1 minute ago, CallMeCurious said: So there is going to be Health Service Tax (sorry Levy) on top of NI, VAT & Income Tax, Fuel Duty, Vehicle Licensing..... And he did not raise tax thresholds so more people paying more taxes if they get wage rise to cope with inflation. Does anyone really believe that they'll lower the higher rate back to 20%? So there will be another set of CS mandarins to collect and administer the £20m, more red tape and paperwork for businesses and individuals to confrom. Government making more governemtn to sort out a government made problem. How about ringfencing what the hospital and schools need and let the rest fight over the remains? This aims to replace the 2% tax increase and also apply to residents who do not pay income tax in the Isle of Man. Who are the residents who do not pay income tax? Children? Pensioners? Housewives? Students? Government is the problem, not the solution. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 On the median wage question see page 20 here - https://www.gov.im/media/1379748/isle-of-man-earnings-survey-2022-publish_compressed.pdf It was - Private Sector - £31,980 vs Public Sector £40,248; with an overall median of £34,996. 7 minutes ago, CallMeCurious said: Who are the residents who do not pay income tax? Children? Pensioners? Housewives? Students? Also will it be a flat rate irrespective of income or wealth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallMeCurious Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 2 minutes ago, Declan said: On the median wage question see page 20 here - https://www.gov.im/media/1379748/isle-of-man-earnings-survey-2022-publish_compressed.pdf It was - Private Sector - £31,980 vs Public Sector £40,248; with an overall median of £34,996. Also will it be a flat rate irrespective of income or wealth? We'll all be wearing NHS Levy badges and have to renew them each year like vehicle licensing. You'll have to give them your badge number to make a doctors appointment and have it scanned as you enter the building. Of course it'll have different bands for weight, smoking, drinking etc. If you get into arrears it'll be the Solyent Green solution out back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Poppins Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 20 minutes ago, Andy Onchan said: Government is the problem, not the solution. President Reagan was right when he said, "the most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help’ 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 It's pretty appalling they haven't adjusted the thresholds again. This government has substantially contributed to the already problematic inflation issue. It is economically illiterate. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Non-Believer Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 17 minutes ago, TheTeapot said: It's pretty appalling they haven't adjusted the thresholds again. This government has substantially contributed to the already problematic inflation issue. It is economically illiterate. But it is very good at looking after itself and its own. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmmmm Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 2 minutes ago, Non-Believer said: But it is very good at looking after itself and its own. The fact they are back in for almost £100 m of reserves tells you all you need to know about the attitude and mismanagement of this administration. By the time there are done the cupboard will be almost bare. Manx care has proven to be a colossal money pit that can not be controlled. They will be over budget this time next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Runner Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 1 hour ago, Hairy Poppins said: It's fucking scary that they've increased standard rate by 10% and still draw £98m from reserves just to keep the lights on. This And just to lift the mood they have also lifted your NI rates when over here we are reducing them 🙂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 This budget should have been voted down...and a major employee cost cutting project started. It's a budget that rewards incompetence. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 I've not read it for sanity reasons, so can anyone tell me, is there anything good in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Poppins Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 1 minute ago, TheTeapot said: I've not read it for sanity reasons, so can anyone tell me, is there anything good in it? No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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