"The Tories have accused ministers of secretly planning a 10 per cent “death tax” to help pay for long-term care for the elderly and infirm.Tax, tax, tax; that's what Labour do best and now it looks as though they will be implementing at least one new tax on the dead's estate, in addition to inheritance tax.
They said the tax would be levied on estates in addition to inheritance tax, penalising families with large homes or other substantial assets.
The Conservatives ratcheted up the pressure after it emerged that Ipsos-Mori, the polling company, was testing public opinion on the option. "
I am not a sheep, I have my own mind
I have had enough of being told what and how to think
Whilst we are still allowed the remnants of free speech,
I will speak out.
I also reserve the right to discuss less controversial matters should I feel the urge.
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Sunday 14 February 2010
'In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes."
Under this Labour government it seems that death will mean an extra incurring of taxation as The Telegraph reports that:
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