2024-08-03 16:11:19
Rupert will still benefit from some of his salary via tax relief. On an MPs salary of £91,346 he will be able to claim back £22,836.50 (if 40% payer) or £28,545.63 (if 45% tax payer) [Link] CURRENTLY_RATED_NOT_HELPFUL(1-0-19) Author
2024-08-03 16:25:46
NNN - donation has been made as described. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(8-0-0) Author
2024-08-03 16:25:53
NNN - the post says that he is donating his entire salary to charity, which is true. The proposed CN regarding tax relief would only be needed if the post claimed he was not benefiting at all from the job of MP. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(10-0-0) Author
2024-08-03 19:25:13
The claim made was that he would contribute his net salary to charity. The charity can then reclaim tax paid on this - if any. The MP should be recognised for his significant donation(s) from his salary. Here are the Gift Aid rules: [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(5-0-7) Author