30 November 1999
Well, it is budget time again and I love to be right. I did say that everything in the last budget was pointless as it would all change when the election was held and it appears to be the case. Only problem is that it may have changed, but it doesn't look any better. In fact, it is fair to say things are going to be much worse.
I fear that I was very wrong trying to earn extra money, as now we look likely to lose our child benefit. We come just above the cut off limit and while we might have some extra income, we also have some increased expenses. So the money which Claire uses for the kids clothes, for attending kids clubs and all those nice little extras which keep her sane simply won't be there. Either that or I will have to work even harder to supplement it. Or I may have to “massage” the figures to see if I can come in under the threshold. A chat with my accountant looks like it is on the cards. Add to that the fact I am also likely to pay a higher band tax, then life looks rosy – not!
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