I have often made the point that it is impossible that UK tax abuse can be as low as HMRC claims. I have been asked
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How do we build public trust in HMRC?
The All Party Parliamentary Group on Responsible Tax is holding the following event: How do we build public trust in HMRC? 10am, Wednesday 16th November
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Don’t be confused by reports that tax abuse by the wealthy is being investigated: the tax gap is flourishing
The National Audit Office issued a report yesterday that suggested that one in three of the richest people in Britain is under investigation by HM
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Why didn’t HMRC try to beat exploitation in the gig economy? Was there a deliberate blind eye turned?
I am delighted that it has today been ruled that Uber’s drivers are employees of the company and not self employed contractors. The decision is
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The corporation tax shortfall was completely predictable
Everyone seems surprised that corporation tax receipts in September fell short. I confess I am not sure why. As I showed in 2014 corporation tax
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HMRC’s tax gap says payroll compliance has improved – as ministers announce a crack down
From the Guardian this morning: From the HMRC Tax Gap report press release yesterday: This year’s tax gap figures highlight the positive impact that HMRC’s
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Why HMRC’s tax gap data is wrong
HMRC’s new tax gap data, on which I wrote last night, is wrong. I can say that with considerable confidence, having torn it to shreds
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HMRC’s tax gap statistics: a crock of dubious data, at best
HMRC has published this year’s version of their Tax Gap report. The supposed Tax Gap that they report is £36 billion. This is the table
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HMRC’s latest failing proves that the time for an Office for Tax Responsibility has arrived
Anyone who has observed HMRC’s continuing management debacles since its shotgun birth more than a decade ago will know that one name dominates its lists
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