Finance minister remains coy on Budget as Fianna Fail looks to put stamp on it

The video discusses the ongoing personal taxation review, highlighting the government's commitment to indexation of bonds and credits. It explores the possibility of a third tax rate, though no decisions have been made. The video also examines the bank levy, considering its extension to non-bank lenders and potential changes in its scope and rate. The final decisions on these matters will be announced on Budget Day.

What is the government's commitment regarding personal taxation as discussed in the first section?

• Increasing VAT

• Indexation of bonds and credits

• Reducing corporate tax

• Introducing a new tax rate

What is the primary focus of the government's approach to reducing the income tax burden?

• Reducing VAT

• Focusing on credits and bands

• Increasing the USC

• Introducing new tax rates

What is being considered in relation to the bank levy as discussed in the third section?

• Abolishing it completely

• Linking it to profits

• Reducing its rate

• Extending it to non-bank lenders

What legislative change is required for extending the bank levy to non-bank lenders?

• No change is needed

• A change in the basis of the levy

• A new tax law

• An increase in the levy rate

What factor is NOT considered in the decision-making process for the bank levy?

• International agreements

• Contribution to the exchequer

• Profitability of banks

• Public opinion