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But a basic-rate saver would need to find an account paying 6.25% to beat RPI, while a higher rate taxpayer would need to earn 8.33%.
BM Savings launches range of inflation-linked bonds and Isas 2011
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Moneyfacts says the decrease in the cost of living means basic-rate taxpayers now need to find a product earning 5.26% a year to prevent their capital from being eroded by inflation as measured by CPI.
BM Savings launches range of inflation-linked bonds and Isas 2011
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Clegg, who points to his policy of taking low-income groups out of basic-rate tax by raising allowances, has been frustrated that his single most important tax policy, adopted by the coalition government and incorporated in the budget, has been drowned out in the discussion of spending cuts.
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Transitional funding from the government is being used to extend the first membership period under self-funding to 18 months, and individuals who pay their own fee can claim tax relief, so that basic-rate taxpayers in effect pay £54.40 for 18 months ie less than 70p a week.
Education letters 2011
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Product comparison website Moneyfacts says the decrease in the cost of living means basic-rate taxpayers now need to find a product earning 5.26% a year to prevent their capital from being eroded by inflation as measured by CPI.There is no UK savings account that pays enough for higher rate tax payers to beat the effects of tax and inflation – they now need to find a product paying 7% a year.
BM Savings launches range of inflation-linked bonds and Isas 2011
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The measure, which comes weeks before a general election due May 6, will be limited to basic-rate taxpayers and is therefore worth up to 150 pounds a year, the conservatives say.
Conservatives to Propose Marriage Tax Break Laurence Norman 2010
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The measure, which comes weeks before a general election due May 6, will be limited to basic-rate taxpayers and is therefore worth up to 150 pounds a year, the conservatives say.
Conservatives to Propose Marriage Tax Break Laurence Norman 2010
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The lecturers 'concern was shared by the National Union of Students, which fears that a simple graduate tax which begins at the basic-rate tax threshold would be unfair.
Graduate tax to replace tuition fees for university students 2010
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The poor also faced benefits being counted against potential financial assistance – although basic-rate taxpayers will be £170 a year better off after personal allowances were raised by £1,000 – those on housing and council tax will only get an extra £25.
Iain Duncan Smith admits budget stymies bid to cut poverty 2010
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The measure, which comes weeks before a general election due May 6, will be limited to basic-rate taxpayers and is therefore worth up to 150 pounds a year, the conservatives say.
Conservatives to Propose Marriage Tax Break Laurence Norman 2010
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