Marriage Tax Breaks?

Former Lord Chancellor calls for marriage tax breaks to support poor families.

Lord Lawson has called for married couples to be recognised in the tax system, saying that the policy was the “most cost effective” way of helping poor families.

 Writing in a newly published report, the former Lord Chancellor said that “the case for transferable allowances remains as strong as ever,” arguing that marriage tax breaks would be a better way to help low-income households than increasing personal allowances.
The report said  that the current system shows “insensitivity to family responsibility,” and was “in no way consistent with the objective of making Britain the most family friendly country in Europe.” Christian Concern.