SOLDIERS AND SAILORS (INCOME TAX).

HC Deb 17 January 1918 vol 101 c493

Mr. PETO

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether soldiers released from the Army for munition work are entitled to claim the reduced Army rate of Income Tax, as settled by the Finance Act of 1917, while engaged on munition work?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The earnings of all munition workers who are liable to Income Tax are chargeable at the ordinary rates applicable to earned income. The special rates granted to soldiers and sailors apply only to their Army or Navy pay in respect of service in the Army or Navy.

Mr. HOGGE

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the man pays double while in the Army?

Mr. BONAR LAW

He is entitled to a reduction for any pay he receives in connection with his being in the Army.