My answer to the current tax dispute is very simple.<\/p>\n
I am happy for anyone to give an unlimited sum to charity.<\/p>\n
Let's be clear though - I see no reason why they should have higher rate tax relief on those gifts which gives nothing at all to the charity as a result. Remember - all the higher rate relief goes to the donor.<\/p>\n
And at the same time I argue that all charities should have the right to reclaim basic rate tax on all donations arising in the UK without the rigmarole of gift aid tax relief - resulting in a massive simplification in their tax and admin affairs.<\/p>\n
Now why can't we do that?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"