Britons 'Frustrated' by Their Tax Bills

Two thirds of British adults use political parties' tax policies as a "deciding factor" in who they vote for, new research has indicated.

Unbiased.co.uk, a group that works to promote independent financial advice, also said today that seven per cent of Britons also cite tax policy as the main reason for casting their vote. This figure that might have been driven up by mass frustration with current tax bills, with 72 percent expressing displeasure with the current system.

When asked for the reasons behind this frustration, Unbiased.co.uk found that 35 percent cited the fact that they "can't see where the money is going", while a further one in five said that ministers "just can't get it right on tax".

Despite this anger, a great deal of consumer apathy was found on the subject of making lifestyle changes to minimise their bill. David Elms at Unbiased.co.uk commented: "As many as 82 per cent admits that they have not taken any steps to try and reduce the amount of tax they pay. The irony is that many people are needlessly wasting their money on paying existing taxes due to a lack of understanding and guidance.

"No one likes paying taxes and this is evident with such a large number of us saying that we are dissatisfied with the current tax system. The onus is, more than ever, on the individual to get their financial affairs in order. When it comes to tax, there are a number of simple steps people can take to reduce the amount the chancellor takes from them."