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 estimate of tax evasion in the shadow economy is ludicrously low
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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Why HMRC’s tax gap still makes no sense
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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According to HMRC over just 5 years UK small business got 31% more honest. How likely is that?
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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The tax gap – disappearing as if by HMRC magic
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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Is this the end of the choice agenda?
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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Starbucks: when a graphic says it all
Questions for Starbucks that their tax press release begs that they answer
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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Starbucks ducks the question on its tax affairs
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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