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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Why do we pay twice as much tax on earned income than on unearned income?

‘One for you, 19 for me.’
‘One for you, 19 for me.’ Photograph: georgeclerk/Getty Images/iStockphoto

Why do we pay twice as much tax on earned income than on unearned income? What would happen if the tax rates were equalised? Martin h

Post your answers (and new questions) below or send them to nq@theguardian.com. A selection will be published next Sunday.


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