Anna B Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I can't really see any front line politician using tax any avoidance schemes. Really? You must be joking. This is what some people on SF have been banging on about for years, especially when people begrudge the poor sods on benefit their pittance. Cameron has attacked Jimmy Carr for tax avoidance, not tax evasion, and this practice is rife (almost a duty) amongst the rich. In fact the richer you are, the more loopholes a good accountant can exploit. I think you're going to be very surprised when you see what percentage of their annual income almost EVERYONE with money actually pays compared to you and me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balpin Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 TV appearances, DVD sales, tours, personal appearances. What shall it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, but loseth his soul, it was once said. I never was a fan of this bloke, but by god he has lost his credibility, if not his soul on this one I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFKvsNixon Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Really? You must be joking. This is what some people on SF have been banging on about for years, especially when people begrudge the poor sods on benefit their pittance. Cameron has attacked Jimmy Carr for tax avoidance, not tax evasion, and this practice is rife (almost a duty) amongst the rich. In fact the richer you are, the more loopholes a good accountant can exploit. I think you're going to be very surprised when you see what percentage of their annual income almost EVERYONE with money actually pays compared to you and me. After seeing the kicking that Ken Livingstone got, I think that it'd political suicide at the moment for a front line politician. I personally think that the "Carr" scheme also crosses over the line between avoidance and evasion. One thing is for sure it will be interesting to see how this'll all pan out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthenekred Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I'm surprised Cameron hasn't criticised him over his act. On second thoughts that would be as hypocritical as Carr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFKvsNixon Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 What shall it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, but loseth his soul, it was once said. I never was a fan of this bloke, but by god he has lost his credibility, if not his soul on this one I think He does seem to be on tour a lot. I personally would rather have the time with my family, and not earn as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildrneil Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Show me where I claimed any of that. The figures are highly massaged. The true figure is almost 4 million. I see that irony is as lost on you as reality... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna B Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Cameron has even offered England as a tax haven for rich Frenchman who are about to be hit with a 70% top rate of tax if new President Hollande gets his way. All this can be avoided if all countries had the same top rate of tax. And considering how many meetings they've had lately that would be easy to arrange. Then everyone would pay tax in the country they are domiciled in as there would be no advantage to paying it elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna B Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I didn't even know Carr was a left winger. It's nothing to do with being right or left wing, it's about being rich or not. About being part of the 1% or the 99%. About whether you pay tax via PAYE, or make your own tax arrangements with very clever teams of accountants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chem1st Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Tax on alcohol is morally wrong it is a discriminatory tax akin to a Jizya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadingNorth Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Tax on alcohol is morally wrong it is a discriminatory tax akin to a Jizya. Discriminatory against whom? Are there some groups of people who have no choice but to drink alcohol? I've never heard of any such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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