The Budget hack that could soften the tax blow

Getty ImagesWarnings of a “painful” Budget tend to mean hefty tax rises are looming.Chancellor Rachel Reeves claims she needs to find £22bn to mend a "black hole" in the public purse.At the same time, she is pledging to end austerity and spend money on things like hospitals and roads, which are crucial to boosting growth.So how can she pull off both without big tax hikes? Reeves is expected to have a trick up her…