mandryka
pfm Member
That question brought back a memory -- it maybe has nothing to do with it, decide for yourself.Any particular reason why pensioners with income above the personal allowance should be except from income tax?
About 2005 I went to visit Kew with a friend who at the time was maybe 85. He was rich in a way -- pension from the old GLC, rental income from a flat in Notting Hill, he had his own large flat in Kensington.. I paid for my ticket, full price. But he got his very much reduced because he was an OAP.
I was outraged. I had to stop myself saying "Why should my taxes subsidise your entrance to Kew Gardens?"
When you hit 60 you'll be entitled to get an Oyster Card yourself, for just £10 a year 'till you're 66 I think. Then it's free.