Reposted by The Random Coyle
Dividends paid to UK citizens taxed at rates of 8.75% to 39.35%, lower rate than wages.
Dividends mostly go to the top 1%.
£6bn a year raised if dividends taxed at the same rate as wages. More if NIC levied.
Unlike the US, France, Germany, no UK tax levied on dividends paid to foreign investors.
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This is how the Chancellor can increase the personal allowance and lift millions out of hardship
Sustained economic growth can’t be achieved without a major boost to the purchasing power of the bottom 50% of the population
