State pension triple lock

[fixitflav]

Lend me a tenner, Guv

Why, are you short of a tenner?

 

[JohnD]

So, no proof then. Just in your mind. Okay.

I also believe that tomorrow will be Thursday.

 

[gant]

"no taxation without representation"
Given people are increasingly becoming homeless due to governments following the agenda 30 crib sheet and not represented in their workings, is it time for a review?

 

[denso13]

Given people are increasingly becoming homeless due to governments following the agenda 30 crib sheet and not represented in their workings, is it time for a review?

More nonsense.

 

[gant]

It goes without saying you'd say that.

 

[denso13]

How has Agenda 30 increased homelessness?

 

[fixitflav]

my state pension up to £13,609 so if it was my only income I would be paying tax on that.

Maybe, but I'm not sure about that. How would it be deducted? Currently if your total income including (state) pension is above £12570 you're taxed on the difference, but it's deducted from your other income (which might include non-state pension).

 

[Murdochcat]

Either way pensioners shouldn't be given preferential treatment. Either raise the thresholds, or don't, for all.

who said anything about anyone getting preferential treatment ?

 

[Mottie]

I also believe that tomorrow will be Thursday.

I think you’re confusing facts with your opinions.

 

[Murdochcat]

Maybe, but I'm not sure about that. How would it be deducted? Currently if your total income including (state) pension is above £12570 you're taxed on the difference, but it's deducted from your other income (which might include non-state pension).

negative tax code

 

[JohnD]

I think you’re confusing facts with your opinions.

And I think you're living in a world of fantasy

 

[denso13]

who said anything about anyone getting preferential treatment ?

You've missed where I came in on this discussion.

Why give someone a pension and then take it back? They need to raise the threshold for pensioners who have no other sources of income or make state pension tax exempt.

 

[Mottie]

And I think you're living in a world of fantasy

So still no proof of your statement - "You do of course realise that if your state pension was made non-taxable, the gross amount would be reduced"? Just your supposition then. Show the proof of your statement or admit you were wrong and stop swerving the question.

 

[IT Minion]

Taxing the state pension and paying more is the better option. That way any people with large private pensions are going to be paying more tax on their 40% income so it's more redistributive.

 

[Mottie]

Taxing the state pension and paying more is the better option. That way any people with large private pensions are going to be paying more tax on their 40% income so it's more redistributive.

Yes but my point was about those that have JUST their state pension to survive on and nothing else. They shouldn’t be given money from the government and then have to pay some of it back.