Petition

If benefits received are over the tax threshold tax should be paid

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

Make benefits taxable were applicable
Working people like myself, who often find themselves on the edge of financial stability, have always abided by a system where earned income above a certain threshold is taxed appropriately. This is a fundamental aspect of our tax system that ensures fairness and equity among all citizens. However, a glaring discrepancy exists in the way our tax laws are structured, allowing benefit recipients to receive amounts exceeding the tax threshold without contributing back to the system.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for similar action:
'Tax all welfare and benefits at identical rates as earned income'
Tax all welfare and benefits at identical rates as earned income

Timeline

10 Apr 2026 Petition opened for signatures
7 May 2026 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12
Status Rejected
Rejected 7 May 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 20 Aug 2026.