The Thatcherite notion of tax as wicked must be challenged in the upcoming budget. Target unearned wealth; explain that tax creates a decent society The Thatcherite notion of tax as wicked must be challenged in the upcoming budget. Target unearned wealth; explain that tax creates a decent society I t’s late already: only six weeks to prepare the way for what’s to come. Everyone knows taxes will rise on 26 November, budget day . Speculation runs wild, often malevolently designed to frighten.