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What does it mean?
Blair states there are no plans to raise taxes.
In plain terms
Tax will not be increased.
What can you take from it?
Tax rates will remain stable.

Where it applies

  • economic planning
  • government announcements

Putting it to work

  • communicate fiscal policy

Questions to consider

  • How will services be funded?
  • Is tax stability sustainable?

Another view

Future economic needs might force changes.

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