AIBU to think the £100k tax trap is unfair?

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Exhaustedlady · 17/09/2026 03:16

100k tax trap is lame

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BooksandSlippers · 17/09/2026 04:03

Exhaustedlady · 17/09/2026 03:52

Plus approx 20k in childcare if you have nursery age kids

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Yeah maybe that, although I sort of feel we've gone too far in making childcare completely free for some people who could afford to pay some of it.

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Exhaustedlady · 17/09/2026 03:52

BooksandSlippers · 17/09/2026 03:47

My salary is pretty low, but I do actually agree. I think that no one should lose the first 12k or so tax free part.

Plus approx 20k in childcare if you have nursery age kids

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BooksandSlippers · 17/09/2026 03:47

My salary is pretty low, but I do actually agree. I think that no one should lose the first 12k or so tax free part.

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 17/09/2026 03:39

I had to look that up - this article from The Independent explains it (hope the link works)

'Luckily' I don't earn over £100,000, but it does seem unfair.

The £9,600 hidden cost of a pay rise and how to avoid it

An effective tax of more than 60 per cent can mean your salary bump could actually cost you money

https://www.independent.co.uk/money/100k-tax-trap-salary-childcare-costs-tips-b2841037.html

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