We have a tax system that is badly designed in principle and far too complex in practice. It is completely … Continue reading “Low rates and flat taxes – why are we avoiding tax reform?”

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”

When Chancellor George Osborne spoke about ‘aggressive tax planning’ in his Autumn Statement speech, I couldn’t help the image of … Continue reading “Osborne’s Autumn Statement announcements will lead to an even more complex tax code”

The issue of tax avoidance cannot be divorced from the nature of the tax system, and that in turn cannot … Continue reading “Reform the tax system and rein in government spending”

The aspect of the tax avoidance debate which most exercises organisations such as Christian Aid is the issue of the … Continue reading “If only charities and churches could be more reflective about tax”

When it comes to the debate on tax avoidance, the coalition seems to struggle in two respects. The first problem … Continue reading “Tax haven hypocrisy”

Earlier this week, I appeared on Radio 5 to talk about tax avoidance. The news hook was a speech by … Continue reading “BBC corporation tax horror story!”

Those attacking companies not paying corporation tax have opened up a new line of argument. Specifically, members of the House … Continue reading “The problem is not that companies pay too little tax, but that they pay too much”

I was surprised to see The Times run a front page, a three page feature and a leader on tax … Continue reading “Has The Guardian taken over The Times?”