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There has never been a better time to simplify our labyrinthine tax code

6 December 2018
Tax and Fiscal Policy

There has never been a better time to simplify our labyrinthine tax code

Madeline Grant
6 December 2018
Benjamin Franklin once noted that “nothing is certain, except death and taxes”. Given recent developments, I’d add government incompetence in … Continue reading “There has never been a better time to simplify our labyrinthine tax code”

Don’t ditch Universal Credit, fix it

19 October 2018
Welfare

Don’t ditch Universal Credit, fix it

Julian Jessop
19 October 2018
Were it not for Brexit, the furore over the roll-out of Universal Credit would surely be dominating the headlines on … Continue reading “Don’t ditch Universal Credit, fix it”

The populist crusade against tax avoidance has turned into an assault on justice

27 January 2015
Tax and Fiscal Policy

The populist crusade against tax avoidance has turned into an assault on justice

Ryan Bourne
27 January 2015
If ‘tax avoidance’ is the answer, what is the question? For many years it might have been: ‘what subject excites … Continue reading “The populist crusade against tax avoidance has turned into an assault on justice”

Minimum wage underpayment: is the problem exaggerated?

9 June 2014
Economic Theory

Minimum wage underpayment: is the problem exaggerated?

Len Shackleton
9 June 2014
HMRC has just published a new list of 25 employers who have failed to pay the National Minimum Wage. This … Continue reading “Minimum wage underpayment: is the problem exaggerated?”

Jimmy Carr and tax

21 June 2012

Jimmy Carr and tax

Len Shackleton
21 June 2012
I admit that I’ve never been a fan of Jimmy Carr and am surprised to learn just how much he … Continue reading “Jimmy Carr and tax”

Tax simplification

3 April 2012

Tax simplification

D. R. Myddelton
3 April 2012
One hopes the overworked staff in the Office of Tax Simplification get overtime.  This year they have surely earned every … Continue reading “Tax simplification”

Our tax system is a total mess

22 December 2011

Our tax system is a total mess

Steve Davies
22 December 2011
The kinds of negotiations and deals made between HMRC and large firms, which have been the subject of much attention … Continue reading “Our tax system is a total mess”

Britain’s bewildering tax system needs fixing

9 September 2010

Britain’s bewildering tax system needs fixing

Mark Littlewood
9 September 2010
A major taxman’s blunder was an inevitable result of our tax code, says Mark Littlewood

Taxman shoots himself in the foot

18 February 2010

Taxman shoots himself in the foot

Philip Booth
18 February 2010
Ignoring the precise merits of the legal case surrounding Mr. Gaines-Cooper – the businessman who may be asked to pay … Continue reading “Taxman shoots himself in the foot”

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