Ministers dismiss calls to remove tax from food
Summary
The government of Jersey decided not to remove the 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on food, despite a petition signed by 1,500 people. The government argued that removing the tax would lead to higher costs in other areas and that current measures to support lower-income households are more effective.Key Facts
- A petition in Jersey asked the government to remove the 5% GST on food items.
- The petition had 1,500 signatures and aimed to ease the cost of living.
- Treasury and Resources Minister Elaine Miller opposed the removal of GST on food.
- Miller stated that removing the tax would require raising taxes on other goods and services.
- The government provides direct support like income support and personal tax allowances to help lower-income households.
- Analysis suggested GST on non-food goods and services would need to rise by about 1% to cover losses from the tax removal.
- The cost of food on Jersey increased by 4.1% in the year leading up to June 2025.
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