Millomite Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 I can't believe it. I've just heard the Environment Secretary speaking on Radio 4 about the new shotgun tax. It seems this has been brought in 'under the radar', as it was in the small print of the last budget statement, but received no media coverage. It is due to come in to force today! All owners of shotguns will now be liable for an annual tax payment of £117. This will be due on the 1st of January each year, although owners of side by sides will be able to pay in two instalments, in Jan and July each year. They are talking about a further increase for users of plastic wadding, because of the environmental impact. There may be reductions possible for those who have to use a gun for business purposes, or who can prove beyond reasonable doubt that they have less environmental impact. I believe this will involve a range trial, where you will have to miss at least 50% of the clays you go for. When will this government stop punishing the non-townies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdfish Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Happy first of April. JDF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiercel Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Happy first of April to you Millomite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Well done Millomite, excellent try, but you dont fool me! webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 (edited) With this government, EVERY day is April Fool's Day! I like it! I'll have it as my signature! Edited April 1, 2008 by Floating Chamber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 oh..... check the date... Nice one Millomite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 judging by some of the threads we get here some one will believe it, and the resident experts in all matters will be justifying it? cheers KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy28 Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 u nearly had me going then i wouldnt be able to pay that to keep my shotgun neway i a poor student happy april fools day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Boy Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 MANY A TRUE WORD IS OFTEN SPOKEN IN JEST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 don't give them ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABOLT Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 oh my super idea i do feel i dont do enough for the goverment and this tax would make me feel so much better it can come out of my tax bank account the same one as my road tax for my 4x4 and the stamp duty for the house i am buying and the tax on having a actual bank account ,dont sometime you feel like your working just for paying tax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Shame some of you replied, you should have left it to the gullible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtom Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Hells Bells man, I almost fell for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretman Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 u nearly had me there lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 u had me ****** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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