2011 July 13

Bursting the myths about tax havens

Posted on July 13 2011

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Tax havens: new PCS report sets out the problems, and the solutions

Posted on July 13 2011

PCS launched its new tax haven report last night in the House of Commons. I declare an interest here, I wrote it. I talk about
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The government’s accounts are blatantly wrong and must be qualified

Posted on July 13 2011

The UK government has for the first time ever issued a set of consolidated accounts covering its activities today. They are, admittedly in draft, but
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The Telegraph on the UK ending the VAT subsidy to the Isle of Man

Posted on July 13 2011

There’s excellent coverage in the Telegraph on this issue this morning. I admit I am quoted extensively saying: “I know this is a massive problem
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Section 201 of the Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act – Country-by-Country Reporting

Posted on July 13 2011

The following is from Senator Car Levin’s statement issued in Section 201 of the Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act that he introduced to the US Senate yesterday. I reproduce
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First Full Country-By-Country Reporting Standard Proposed in U.S.

Posted on July 13 2011

Yesterday U.S. Senator Carl Levin introduced the Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act (STHAA). The bill proposes solutions to loopholes and vulnerabilities in American policy that allow corporations
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We’re entering a very dangerous period: make no mistake about it

Posted on July 13 2011

The FT headline (in an email) Martin’s Wolf’s article today using these words: These are dangerous times. The US and eurozone may be on the
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The Cowardly State: government, Cameron style

Posted on July 13 2011

As I’ve mentioned here, more than once and not for the last time, I’m currently writing a book called The Courageous State. The core contention
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