But following a day-and-a-half of debate, the Assembly voted through all of the other Budget recommendations, including higher taxes on fuel, alcohol and tobacco, cuts to the public sector and a new graduated document duty system.
Personal tax allowance will now be withdrawn gradually at a rate of £1 for every £3 that a person's income exceeds £138,684 a year.
The only proposal that was not passed, by 27-11 votes, was the removal of higher tax allowances for islanders over 65.
