FOI Ref: FOI/2022/4495
You asked
Please could you tell me how much less the government would have collected in income tax receipts in the last tax year if the tax-free personal allowance had been set at £20,000?
We said
Thank you for your request.
Unfortunately, we do not hold the data necessary to fulfil your request.
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) may be better placed to provide you with the information you need. Their freedom of information team can be contacted at this email address foi.request@hmrc.gov.uk.