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Should VAT be charged on independent schools?

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By *olden_Road_to_Samarkand OP   Man
6 hours ago

LONDON

Discuss!

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By *idnight RamblerMan
5 hours ago

Pershore

Most state-run enterprises are inefficient, overstaffed and offering at best mediocre customer service. So it's reasonable to offer tax incentives to those who choose private education or healthcare to reduce the burden on state schools and NHS. Whether private schools produce better educated and rounded individuals is a moot point.

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By *0shadesOfFilthMan
5 hours ago

nearby

In 2023, Bridget Phillipson, then shadow secretary of state for education, said that charging VAT on independent school fees and imposing business rates would raise £1.7bn.

In a parliamentary debate in February 2024, Helen Hayes, then shadow minister for education, said the VAT measure would raise £1.3bn.

Like the pensioner winter fuel grab ((£1.5bn). Relatively small amounts to be raised, when Labour just announced £22bn spend on carbon capture.

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By *ovebjsMan
5 hours ago

Bristol

Considering it saves more than the amount vat this country would make, NO!

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By *irldnCouple
5 hours ago

Brighton

Categorically NO!

Each child in private school saves tax payers b/w £7-8k per year.

Pvt schools undertake charitable activity through the provision of bursaries for those on low incomes. They also have partnerships with local state schools giving them free or low cost access to their facilities.

There are multiple ramifications for adding VAT that will have a knock on effect.

Instead of a punitive approach the Govt should have introduced a minimum threshold of charitable activity required to retain charity status and avoid VAT.

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By *irldnCouple
5 hours ago

Brighton

https://m.fabswingers.com/forum/politics/1640497

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By *irldnCouple
5 hours ago

Brighton

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By *2000ManMan
5 hours ago

Worthing

It's virtue signalling by the Labour party. It won't save the country any money as the state will pick up the pupils whose private schools close or reduce in size due to vat.

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By *olden_Road_to_Samarkand OP   Man
5 hours ago

LONDON

Looks like a consensus ... although polls report only c17% of people agree with us all? Perhaps we have a vested interest?

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By *0shadesOfFilthMan
2 hours ago

nearby

Guardian

“Doubts grow over Labour’s VAT plan for private schools

The Treasury refuses to confirm 1 January start date as unions, tax experts and school leaders say it is unworkable”

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By *idnight RamblerMan
2 hours ago

Pershore


"Guardian

“Doubts grow over Labour’s VAT plan for private schools

The Treasury refuses to confirm 1 January start date as unions, tax experts and school leaders say it is unworkable”

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Oh no, not another Labour policy that hasn't been thought-through and analysed? I suppose they only had 14 years to formulate their plans.

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By *eroy1000Man
1 hour ago

milton keynes


"Guardian

“Doubts grow over Labour’s VAT plan for private schools

The Treasury refuses to confirm 1 January start date as unions, tax experts and school leaders say it is unworkable”

Problem is that as with the non Dom change, they have already promised the money they said it would raise to other things. So they now have to find an alternative to raise the money or go back on the promises. Apparently the impending VAT change has already affected admissions and next year likely to be worse.

Oh no, not another Labour policy that hasn't been thought-through and analysed? I suppose they only had 14 years to formulate their plans."

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
1 hour ago

Central

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
1 hour ago

Central


"In 2023, Bridget Phillipson, then shadow secretary of state for education, said that charging VAT on independent school fees and imposing business rates would raise £1.7bn.

In a parliamentary debate in February 2024, Helen Hayes, then shadow minister for education, said the VAT measure would raise £1.3bn.

Like the pensioner winter fuel grab ((£1.5bn). Relatively small amounts to be raised, when Labour just announced £22bn spend on carbon capture. "

Are your figures per annum? Including starting from this fiscal year?

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By *ip2Man
44 minutes ago

Near Maidenhead

I think no, because education is part of the definition of charity.

Independent schools don't demand a share of their pupils' future earnings.

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