Private schools lose High Court challenge over VAT changes
Private schools lose High Court challenge over VAT changes
Three high court judges have rejected a judicial review into the government's VAT policy on school fees.
It's funny to think now what a big deal they made about this in the media when it was announced. I guess it just didn't stick with people because hardly any of us can empathise with them.
Oxford press is pointing out. That a private a level school in Oxford has announced it's closing. Due to this case failing.
They feel most sorry for the students. 100 of them. Paying 11k a year.
No public school would survive on 100 students. Why the hell should those parents get to avoid tax in giving their children privileges over schools with 1000s of students. Funded from the very tax they avoid.
If the parents think there child benefits. It's a benefit worth paying purchase taxes on. If they don't want to pay those taxes. They do not consider the exclusivity and small class sizes of such a tiny school worth the money.
PS Oxford city has a population of 192,100 last count. So why the hell would the 192000 people with out 11k to spend on educating their kids. Care they won't pay another £2200 to advantage their kiddies over the poor commoners.
Honestly if I had money and school age kids. I'd likely pay. But I sure as hell would not consider avoiding taxation to be more important then funding the shitty underfunded schools that make me feel the need.
Actually. I'd likely use the 13200 if I had it and kids that need it. To hire and pay the taxes of a private tutor instead. 100 pairs of parents would gain a lot more by getting together and doing that. While letting their kiddies meet real people and experience the real world. Then locking them away from commoners will do.
We may end up with less dead pig abuse in our politicians as well.
"Will no one think of the chinless wonders?" wasn't a headline likely to elicit empathy.
"Oh my gourd, Tristan! We might have to defer upgrading one of the sailboats!"