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Scrapping the tax-free lump sum for pension withdrawal: not such a terrible idea

9 October 2019
Tax and Fiscal Policy

Scrapping the tax-free lump sum for pension withdrawal: not such a terrible idea

Mark Littlewood
9 October 2019
In an article in the Times earlier this week I suggested Sajid Javid take a bold approach to tax reform. … Continue reading “Scrapping the tax-free lump sum for pension withdrawal: not such a terrible idea”

National Insurance should be abolished

24 March 2016
Tax and Fiscal Policy

National Insurance should be abolished

Daran Sarma
24 March 2016
There are a myriad of reasons for merging National Insurance (NI) with income tax in a revenue neutral manner. It … Continue reading “National Insurance should be abolished”

Low rates and flat taxes – why are we avoiding tax reform?

10 April 2015
Tax and Fiscal Policy

Low rates and flat taxes – why are we avoiding tax reform?

Philip Booth
10 April 2015
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?”

Osborne’s Autumn Statement announcements will lead to an even more complex tax code

4 December 2014
Tax and Fiscal Policy

Osborne’s Autumn Statement announcements will lead to an even more complex tax code

Kristian Niemietz
4 December 2014
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”

Reform the tax system and rein in government spending

2 December 2013

Reform the tax system and rein in government spending

Len Shackleton
2 December 2013
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”

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”

The real debate – “laissez faire” versus “hands-on” government

20 December 2010

The real debate – “laissez faire” versus “hands-on” government

Mark Littlewood
20 December 2010
The so-called ‘cuts’ have dominated the political agenda since the coalition government was formed in May. In totality, the cuts … Continue reading “The real debate – “laissez faire” versus “hands-on” government”

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