Post by Mech on Feb 20, 2007 18:44:01 GMT -5
One word = TYRANNY.
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Tax on 'peace and quiet' revealed
By Melissa Kite, Deputy Political Editor, Sunday Telegraph
Last Updated: 1:17am GMT 19/02/2007
Living near a bus stop or corner shop and even enjoying "peace and quiet" will lead to a hike in council tax for householders, under Government plans.
The tax on "nice neighbourhoods" is being planned as part of the council tax revaluation, with proposals expected within weeks.
Secret manuals by the Valuation Office Agency, an arm of HM Revenue and Customs, used in the controversial 2005 council tax revaluation in Wales, reveal that many homes near shops and public transport, with pleasant views and in quiet locations were penalised, with higher council tax bills. There are now plans for the same system to be rolled out across England.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml;jsessionid=CYKFU1S5PKWNPQFIQMFSFFOAVCBQ0IV0?xml=/news/2007/02/18/ntax18.xml
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Tax on 'peace and quiet' revealed
By Melissa Kite, Deputy Political Editor, Sunday Telegraph
Last Updated: 1:17am GMT 19/02/2007
Living near a bus stop or corner shop and even enjoying "peace and quiet" will lead to a hike in council tax for householders, under Government plans.
The tax on "nice neighbourhoods" is being planned as part of the council tax revaluation, with proposals expected within weeks.
Secret manuals by the Valuation Office Agency, an arm of HM Revenue and Customs, used in the controversial 2005 council tax revaluation in Wales, reveal that many homes near shops and public transport, with pleasant views and in quiet locations were penalised, with higher council tax bills. There are now plans for the same system to be rolled out across England.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml;jsessionid=CYKFU1S5PKWNPQFIQMFSFFOAVCBQ0IV0?xml=/news/2007/02/18/ntax18.xml