2008/2009 data in post 4.

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Posted this in the main forum, but thought I'd post here for quick reference.

This information is from: http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/media/7/4/pb...report_1546.pdf

Total estimated tax take and expenditure for 07/08:



Breakdown of tax receipts:



Current breakdown of expenditure:

social protection !

there is not enough income tax to cover it

It's interesting to see that NI is a bigger earner than VAT. No wonder the Chancellor was happy to (temporarily) reduce VAT whilst at the same time permanently raising NI

Ok, time for an update for 08/09:

http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/prebud_pbr08_repindex.htm