Should married couples get a tax break?

4 January 2010

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Poll started 05 Jan 2010: Should married couples get a tax break? It's hit the political headlines, but is it right for the tax system to reward the institution of marriage? Which of these is closest to your view?

Poll started 05 Jan 2010:

Should married couples get a tax break?

It's hit the political headlines, but is it right for the tax system to reward the institution of marriage?

Which of these is closest to your view?

Results

A. Yes. Marriage should be rewarded.		14,364 votes (66 %)
B. No. Though stable relationships, married or not, should be rewarded.		1,981 votes (9 %)
C. No. Relationships shouldn't play any role in the tax system.		5,564 votes (25 %)

                   21,909 votes received.

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