It’s been reported that: In order to prepare local companies for the potential implementation of a Value Added Tax (VAT) system in the United Arab
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Lib Dems show real initiative on VAT fraud
I have considerable sympathy for a Lib Dem initiative that has made progress in the EU Parliament that appears to have attracted remarkably little attention
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Jersey heading for independent deep water
The Independent has reported that: The Island of Jersey is preparing a referendum on independence amid fears that the Government will accept European Union demands
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Jersey to VAT zero rate food? The IFS should take note
It’s curious to note in the light of recent discussion here that Jersey is planning, according to TaxNews.com, to change its newly introduced goods and
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The Institute for Fiscal Studies wants to reward criminal behaviour?
Here’s another classic from the Institute for Fiscal Studies: To discourage investors from hiding their wealth in foreign tax havens, the authors recommend exempting interest
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IFS want to replace corporation tax with VAT
In really haven’t given the IFS enough attention of late. In June they issued a press release saying this: Corporation tax should be reformed or
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Why the IFS is dangerous
Why make a fuss about the IFS? Simple: it’s dangerous. Take this form this week’s KPMG tax newsletter: UK News Institute for Fiscal Studies study
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Is the IFS a neo-liberal hot bed?
I’ve already shown in my blogs, and the IFS have now admitted that their proposal that VAT be applied to all goods and services at
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The IFS is wrong: one VAT rate is highly distortionary
As I mentioned in an earlier blog, I’ve been led to believe that the Institute for Fiscal Studies are having some difficulty with the criticisms
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