Cambon Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 37 minutes ago, Non-Believer said: One way or another, it's going to be a massive redistribution of wealth, certainly in respect of Govt funds. Whether the beneficiaries will change is another question. The losers will always be the governments, I.e. You and I !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Coincidence?: https://www.gov.im/news/2020/mar/27/fersa-agreement-with-uk-signed-by-treasury-minister/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Flint Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Let’s hope it was immeasurably favourable to us. We will need every cent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Trumps Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Andy Onchan said: Coincidence?: https://www.gov.im/news/2020/mar/27/fersa-agreement-with-uk-signed-by-treasury-minister/ You'd hope a good deal more than that was being discussed with HM Treasury at this difficult time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Trumps Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 14 hours ago, Non-Believer said: One way or another, it's going to be a massive redistribution of wealth, certainly in respect of Govt funds. Whether the beneficiaries will change is another question. Taking an approach that will alienate the aspiring wealthy isn't going to work, no matter how sensible it might appear to be Redistribution has to be achieved through re-orienting government & the economy to climate change response and a 'sustainable island' plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yootalkin2me Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Inheritance and capital gains taxes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 9 minutes ago, yootalkin2me said: Inheritance and capital gains taxes? It would be a bloody cheek to raise taxes on the back ot this when the funding they're proposing is to be robbed from our own pension pot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 I predict a plutocracy of civil servants and farmers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 On 3/27/2020 at 3:24 PM, Derek Flint said: As someone highlighted on Twitter in riposte to David Christian’s assertions that Douglas Council couldn’t afford to lower rates; ”Douglas Council can’t afford Douglas Council” I was about to post that. If anything, one would hope Covid19 will lead to a massive reduction in the number of local authorities on the island. This place is ridiculously over-governed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxberry Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Just now, Amadeus said: If anything, one would hope Covid19 will lead to a massive reduction in the number of local authorities on the island. This place is ridiculously over-governed. There's no going to be any change :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Manxberry said: There's no going to be any change :/ With no money, things will have to change. It won't be their choice. Christian is crying out now. Wait until he realizes his takings are down massively. Bricks will be leaving backsides at fascinating speeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 11 minutes ago, Amadeus said: With no money, things will have to change. It won't be their choice. Christian is crying out now. Wait until he realizes his takings are down massively. Bricks will be leaving backsides at fascinating speeds. Their answer to everything is to leech even more from the general populace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 1 hour ago, yootalkin2me said: Inheritance and capital gains taxes? Inheritance...minimum - Brexit/Covid and UK will be in competition with IOM on Corporate and Capital gains taxes. Plus big tax on non-resident property owners here has to be coming up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 3 minutes ago, finlo said: Their answer to everything is to leech even more from the general populace. The general populace won't have money. Watch unemployment figures skyrocket. Toytown's economy is fragile and very small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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