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# TITLE: Should we lower the top rate of income tax from 45% to 30%? [ee18f371a396908dbc225fa64c6eeb85]
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# PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4
# NUMBER VOTERS: 5
# NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 4
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - Lowering the top rate of income tax from 45% to 30% is a very complex decision. It is not the best solution. We considered various scenarios and various factors to reach a consensus view. There are different viewpoints. We considered various scenarios and various factors to reach a consensus view. We all agreed that lowering the tax rate could help stimulate the economy and encourage investment. We all also agreed that it would reduce the government tax revenue, but the government could increase other taxes and fees to recoup the difference. This could also impact the poorer people in society. We also considered increasing the minimum wage for workers and also reduce benefits. It could also provide tax breaks for small businesses, so that the economy would benefit. We didn't agree to lower the top rate of tax, because it would not help the economy and also would not be fair to the poorer people in society. We don't think it is a good thing for our country to lose our best people abroad. Overall our society will suffer as there will be a shortage of qualified people. This is not the right time to do it, the economy is not in a good state to do it. We don't think it is a good idea, the government should consider
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - Lowering the top rate of income tax from 45% to 30% is a very complex decision. There are different viewpoints. We considered various scenarios and various factors to reach a consensus view. The final decision would be based on the economic conditions and societal priorities. The government should consider the consequences of this decision and the implications of tax revenue for public services. Lowering the tax rate could help stimulate the economy and encourage investment. It would reduce the government tax revenue, but the government could increase other taxes and fees to recoup the difference. This could also impact the poorer people in society. The government should consider increasing the minimum wage for workers and also reduce benefits. It could also provide tax breaks for small businesses, so that the economy would benefit. The government should not hesitate to increase taxes and restrict tax breaks if the need is there. The taxes and tax breaks should be weighed carefully depending on the societal priorities and economic conditions, especially for supporting the poorest.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - Lowering the top rate of income tax from 45% to 30% is a complex decision. There are different viewpoints, but in general we did not agree with the proposed change.  The tax level should remain at 45%.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - Yes, lowering the top rate of income tax from 45% to 30% is a very complex decision. There are different viewpoints. We considered various scenarios and various factors to reach a consensus view. The final decision would be based on the economic conditions and societal priorities. The government would need to consider the consequences of this decision and the implications of tax revenue for public services. Lowering the tax rate could help stimulate the economy and encourage investment. It would reduce the government tax revenue, but the government could increase other taxes and fees to recoup the difference. This could also impact the poorer people in society. The government should consider increasing the minimum wage for workers and also reduce benefits. It could also provide tax breaks for small businesses, so that the economy would benefit. But lowering tax for rich should not be on governments list of things to do.
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