I’ve just commented on the ludicrous nature of the HMRC estimate of tax evasion included in this year’s tax gap. I’m pleased to note that I’m not
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HMRC’s new tax gap report is a gift that just keeps on giving. Take this: Ghosts and moonlighters 6.39 ‘Ghosts’ are individuals who receive income
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I admit I have not the time or energy this afternoon to spend a lot of time on HMRC’s new tax gap data. I’ve already
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The latest tax gap data from HMRC offers some amazing statistics. Take this table on the dishonesty in the tax returns of self employed people
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H M Revenue & Customs has issued new figures for the tax gap. They look like this: Now let me show you last year’s data: And in
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I find the debate on energy tariffs today really interesting, for two reasons. First, Cameron’s suggestion that every energy company should offer their lowest tariff to everyone
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Sometimes a picture says quite a lot. Hat tip.

I’ve just posted the Starbucks press release on its tax affairs, which virtually ignores the question of tax. I think the release begs a number
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It’s considered right and proper to give the other sides’ view in any debate, and I’ve spent the last couple of days discussing Starbuck’s tax. In that case it’s only fair
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