Lib Dem Tax Sting

40 new Liberal Democrat taxes exposed.

In the New Forest a Lib Dem local income tax would cost a typical 2-earner household an extra £721 a year!

Taxes on hard-working families - local income tax, regional income tax, national income tax of up to 50%, higher council tax bands, 200% council tax on second homes, higher parish precepts on council tax, new water levy on council tax, dog tax, graduate tax, higher national insurance, smokers' tax, stealth increases in capital gains tax by abolishing taper relief, water meters tax and VAT on new homes.

Taxes on businesses - new business land tax, higher business rates in Scotland, City of London tax, new development tax, exchange rate and capital flow taxes, higher landfill and waste taxes, taxes on overseas and multinational companies, pesticide tax, plastic bag tax, training tax, a tax on water companies.

Taxes on the elderly - local income tax on savings income, a stealth inheritance tax by removing capitel gains tax exemptions, a new energy tax which would increase fuel bills and removal of pensions tax relief for higher rate taxpayers.

Taxes on holiday-makers - aviation fuel tax, higher airport departure tax, abolition of all duty-free concessions, hotel tax, tourist parking tax and VAT on all flights.

Taxes on drivers - congestion taxes, new taxes on 4x4s, speed camera tax, and new taxes on parking to shop, work and use leisure facilities.