this post was submitted on 28 Dec 2023
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A Boring Dystopia

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[–] Whelks_chance@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The UK tax bands will blow your mind.

Like 40% for anything over 50k. Which I'm fine with btw.

https://www.gov.uk/income-tax-rates

[–] Blackmist@feddit.uk 2 points 1 year ago

None of these people earn their fortunes in a way that is affected by income tax.

They're not taking billions in cold hard cash every year.

[–] danc4498@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

It’s probably not bad when you factor in healthcare. Especially the middle class that doesn’t get free healthcare but also pays the same as the super wealthy.