2011 May 03

The UK is to give up its right to set its tax rates – and let Switzerland do it for it

Posted on May 3 2011

The FT reported today that the UK is to shortly sign a new tax deal with Switzerland. As it said: Britons with billions of pounds hidden in Switzerland
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If you don’t think Channel Islands’ Foundations aren’t meant to abuse the UK, read this

Posted on May 3 2011

I’ve just noted that Guernsey is planning to introduce laws so that foundations can be established on the island. They like to say this is for the benefit of clients from
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Guernsey promotes new tax abuse

Posted on May 3 2011

Tax-news.com is proudly reporting that: Guernsey’s Commerce and Employment Department has launched a six-week consultation on the proposed new foundations law. Foundations are, of course,
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AABA / Tax Justice Network workshop 5 – 6 July

Posted on May 3 2011

Association for Accountancy & Business Affairs Tax Justice Network UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX, 5th-6th JULY 2011 DEBT, TAX AND HUMAN RIGHTS Provisional Programme Fuller details of
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Let’s just call it an endorsement of criminality, or a slap in the face for honest taxpayers

Posted on May 3 2011

The FT reports: Britons with billions of pounds hidden in Switzerland will pay tax at 50 per cent under a groundbreaking deal that will legitimise
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Please don’t tell me the wealthy don’t abuse tax

Posted on May 3 2011

As the Mail reported this weekend: Even though the developers behind swanky One Hyde Park revealed to The Mail on Sunday last year that they
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4

Yes to AV

Posted on May 3 2011

I liked this: Please vote Yes on Thursday.