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Originally Posted by Flyboy
Okay then, why don't they go after those who earn a higher joint income, rather than those who earn a modest single income?
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I'm guessing it's because 1. It is cheaper to administer and 2. In reality there won't be that many with 'a modest income', as many families where one of the partner earns over £44k will be on dual incomes as well.
As said earlier, the measure is crude, but it's crudeness makes it cheap, and the general purpose of the measure is in the right direction. On balance therefore, I think this is a good move.