There has been some debate on a passport tax on the blog, so let me draw attention to the TUC’s proposal on this issue. I
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The day when Cameron’s rhetoric began to fall apart
For all practical purposes this was Day 1 of the G8. Cameron had to deliver on the UK tax havens today or his chance on
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Treat Cameron’s announcement on beneficial ownership with real caution unless he provides the resources to enforce the law
In 2011 I published a report researching the disastrous UK Register of Companies. In it I drew attention to the fact that in 2009-10 ovr
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The ICAEW welcomes the Fair Tax Mark – and says the Prime Minister should do so as well
Economia, the official magazine of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Walessaid yesterday of the Fiar Tax Mark: Into this arena when, however much it frustrates
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Cameron at long last concedes we need a beneficial ownership register for companies in the UK
The Guardian has reported this morning that: In an announcement likely to be welcomed by campaign groups [David Cameron] says: “Here in the UK we are going
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What we want from the G8 – the TUC view
The following is what the TUC says it expects from the G8 on tax. I share its views. I should add I advise the TUC
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Bermudan double speak
According to the Guardian: The Bermudan premier, Craig Cannonier, said: “I want to clarify that Bermuda is strongly committed to joining the multilateral convention on
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The G8 – what’s the score likely to be
The Guardian has, I think fairly based on my briefings, summarised Downing Street’s tax objectives for the G8 as being: 1. Strong G8 political support
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Bermuda and Google: just another coincidence?
Who is objecting to Cameron’s attempts at creating greater tax disclosure in the UK’s Overseas Territories? Bermuda. Where does Google hide its profits after they’ve shipped them
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