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Should VAT be charged on independent schools?
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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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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 *irldnCouple 2 hours ago
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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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