Supramkiv
The answer lies with those cretins who voted in labour over a decade ago. How come anyone could believe "new labour" had changed!
That said, we are stuck with it and the horrendous consequences for a while, but whinging about the tax one pays is not going to achieve anything, and a system of the more you earn the more you pay is adopted everywhere in the world. Any other system would produce anarchy. (look at Thatcher's attempt to impose a fat rate poll tax)
If you really have had enuf then up sticks and leave, I think there would be enough qualified people who would want your job.

How reassuring!!

hawker750 - I think your age (and therefore your generation) go a long way to explaining your views...I sometimes wish I were born 60 years ago...I would probably then agree with what you say. Trouble is the world has changed...and not always for the better. I can't help but feel totally scr*wed by the Gov. but would/will the Cons. do any better for us? I don't think so.

I've just claimed my £850 allowance (back dated of course) and have spoken to a couple of Accountants...eye opening stuff!

I have recently started a new job outside of the UK since my last outfit went tits up and the number of UK pilots who are seeking non residency status, has never been higher than now, according to the chap I spoke to for tax advice.

I looked at a recent payslip when I was employed in the UK and as a jet skipper, my total PAYE tax per month was the same as my monthly salary when I started off as a turboprop F/O, nearly six years ago. :sad:

Mister Geezer, Is it any wonder why? I don't think many people feel that their taxes are actually doing anything useful in the UK. many people that can are voting with their feet and taking their money and tax revenue elsewhere.

Flying longhaul, some of us only get 8 clear days a month in the UK. What do I get for my £2,000+ income tax every month? I already pay other taxes for everything I use here (roughly another £400 a month).

Doesnt stop when you get your pension either!!! I pay an inordinate amount of money to the UK tax man. Plus I never ever used the NHS or state schools and still dont use any NHS or EU medical scheme.

Hot tax tip: don't move to Norway :ok:

Isle of Man
 

Move over here. there are a few Long haul bods living on the rock. Top rate is 18%, and things like 100% MIRAS still exist. Mine and wifes joint income of c.£70k attracted just £ 4235 bill last year. Good schools, nice houses, decent little airport even. It was sunny today as we sat out on the decking and fired up the Weber for the Sunday roast.

I made the move ten years ago and do wonder why more don't do it. PM me if you want to know more :)

That might be the case in the Isle of Man, but not the case in the Channel Islands. Am still having to pay UK tax on my pension!!! In addition I have to pay Channel Islands tax if I havent paid enough in UK.

We are relocating to France or Cyprus (got to get into the EU to pay less).

Why pay 5% tax on your pension in Cyprus when you can pay 0% living in Turkey? Same weather, much more beautiful and varied country.

I'm sure it is a lovely place but its not an English speaking country is it? Also dont like the halal method of slaughtering meat!!!!