UK - Secretary of state for Work and Pensions, James Purnell has confirmed retirees getting payments via the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) would not have to pay higher rate tax.
Purnell confirmed the position regarding taxation of FAS payments during oral questions in the House of Commons yesterday. He said those receiving £40,000 (US$ 79,083) or less a year, which woul...
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