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Tuesday 11 June 2013

Increase in personal tax allowances.. what will you spend it on?

Yesterday BBC News reported that 'Increases in personal tax allowances will sees basic rate taxpayers taking home nearly £300 extra this year.' (Source: BBC News)The allowance for those under 65 is set to raise from £8,105(12/13) to £9,440(13/14) and then up to £10,000 (14/15)  meaning around 257,000 workers will be exempt completely. (Source: HMRC) Allowances are frozen for over 65's at 10,500 and 10.660 for over 75's. (Source: Guardian)
 
So what should you spend your extra money on? We'll stick to the £300 budget that the BBC report states for our top 5 buys...

1. ULTIMATE TRIPLE ASTON MARTIN DRIVING EXPERIENCE
Need I say more? 3 cars, 3 hours, and a fiver left over for a cuppa to calm your adrenaline fueled body. 
Ultimate Triple Aston Martin Driving Experience
2.Bacon. Lots and lots of bacon.
Bacon salt, Baconaise (lite option available!) Lip Balm, Hot Sauce, Candles, Eau de Bacon, Wrapping paper, Soda, Work Attire, Chocolate... the list goes on and on and on.


3.VW Camper Van Tent
A tent that looks like a van. A 4 man tent, tall enough to stand in, tent that looks like a van.
The back and side views
4. I'm Watch
A touchscreen, android operated mobile device. It sits on  your wrist and lets you access the internet... not sure exactly why you'd need this amongst all the other mobile devices available in this age, but hey - you've got an extra £300 to get rid of.

5.Honeyman 2-Seater Hardwood Swing Chair with Canopy
Perfect for relaxing after a hard days graft. Hard-wearing and even has a canopy to keep you cool. Zoom Image




Ofcourse you could always celebrate by going a step up from supermarket own brand beans if that's more your thing....

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