MoneySaving Poll Results
Should high earners pay 50% tax?

Poll Started 27 April 2009:

Should high earners pay 50% tax?

Last week in the budget, the Chancellor announced from next April there’s a new 50p per pound rate for those earning over £150,000. Plus high earners will lose the tax-free personal allowance and higher rate pension tax relief.

Arguments for include. The govt needs the money. Those who can afford it should pay.
Arguments against include. Worries it won’t raise revenue due to avoidance, a brain drain, or discouraging enterprise.

Which of these is nearest your view?

A. I’m NOT a high earner (<150k). It should be more than 50%.

10% (1192 votes)

B. I’m NOT a high earner (<150k). 50% is fine.

40% (4960 votes)

C. I’m NOT a high earner (<150k). 50% is too high.

46% (5713 votes)

D. I’m a high earner (>150k). It should be more than 50%.

1% (77 votes)

E. I’m a high earner (>150k). 50% is fine.

1% (143 votes)

F. I’m a high earner (>150k). 50% is too high.

2% (298 votes)