Tax cuts on the cards? What to expect from the UK Budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will outline his spring Budget on Wednesday in what is likely to be the biggest fiscal announcement before the next General Election. What might we be able to expect?
Hunt has been publicly planning for what he calls "smart tax cuts". However, the IMF has warned against tax cuts, saying that "fiscal consolidation" is needed to support growth and public investment. Some believe Hunt will implement a further 1p cut to National Insurance, which would cost the government around £5 billion, whilst others have touted the idea of a 1p cut on the basic rate of income tax. Analysts have also predicted a cut to inheritance tax or stamp duty – and the Times is reporting that Hunt is considering placing an extra levy on vaping products. IGTV’s Angela Barnes has more.
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is getting ready to reveal his spring budget, which is expected to be a major fiscal move before the next general election. The United Kingdom is projected to have its highest tax revenues since World War Two, making up 37.7% of national income by 2028-2029. Hunt wants to reduce the burden of taxes, but the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is cautioning against it, saying that the country needs fiscal consolidation to support growth and public investment. Therefore, Hunt is in a tight spot and the market's response to his budget announcement on Wednesday will be crucial.
There's a lot of guessing about what tax cuts Hunt might introduce. Some people think he might reduce national insurance by another 1p, which could cost the government around £5 billion. Alternatively, others have suggested a 1p reduction in the basic rate of income tax. Experts also predict a possible decrease in inheritance tax or stamp duty. There are even reports that Hunt is considering an extra charge on vaping products. The outcomes of these decisions will have a big impact on different industries, so we should pay close attention to how they react.
The IMF
In summary, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will reveal his spring budget with a focus on tax cuts to address the growing tax burden in the UK. However, the nternational Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned against such measures and emphasized the need for fiscal consolidation. Experts are speculating on potential reductions in national insurance, income tax, inheritance tax, and stamp duty. There's also a possibility of an additional charge on vaping products. The market's response to these decisions will be closely watched.
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