Wales election issue guide 2016: Tax
- Published
Parties listed alphabetically
Will not increase income tax in the next assembly term
Cut business rates for small firms
Reform present council tax system into a domestic property tax
Introduce a middle rate of income tax
Oppose tax raising powers in Wales unless passed by a majority in a public referendum
Support reductions in council tax wherever possible
Advocate a lower-tax, and simpler-tax, society
Campaign for benefits system to be ultimately replaced with a "citizen's income"
Use subsidies and tax breaks to incentivise development in waste sector
Tax companies for the disposal of their packaging waste
Cut income tax for Welsh taxpayers
Abolish stamp duty for first-time buyers on all properties valued up to £250,000
Enable a Wales-wide council tax freeze for the duration of the assembly term
Abolish business rates for all small firms with a rateable value of up to £12,000, and provide tapered relief up to £15,000
Guarantee not to increase income tax in the next assembly term when these powers are devolved
Tax cuts for all small businesses
Introduce an "independent evaluation lock" on any tax variation through new taxation powers
Cut council tax for energy efficiency homes
Ensure business rates drive positive investment and support economic growth
Pledge not to increase income tax and aim to reduce burden for lowest paid first
Introduce an incineration tax to further encourage recycling
