Paradise Papers Leak

[sir baconface]

It is this kind of argument that over time has made me think anyone who wants to try and dodge the system is ok with me.

And I mean anyone, so called benefit cheats, tax dodgers, in fact anyone who can get away with a pound.

But then you also realise that someone somewhere ends up paying as they don't buck the system and when they question it they are said to be simply jealous.

Vicious circle.

Fair point but the fact is we are - in general - a pragmatic species. We accept the need for taxation. However, given the choice, we would rather spend our incomes on ourselves and loved ones than hand it to some politician to dispense. Hence proper laws and controls are necessary.

If somebody is caught breaking those rules they are (quite rightly) liable to prosecution.

Using legal shelters may not be morally right but isn’t it just a more sophisticated version of what plenty of others do lower down the ladder? Isn’t much of the hot air really about opportunity?

 

[hilts]

It is this kind of argument that over time has made me think anyone who wants to try and dodge the system is ok with me.

And I mean anyone, so called benefit cheats, tax dodgers, in fact anyone who can get away with a pound.

But then you also realise that someone somewhere ends up paying as they don't buck the system and when they question it they are said to be simply jealous.

Vicious circle.

At the end of the day people are people whether rich or poor or somewhere in between. If by magic we all woke up tomorrow in each other's shoes it wouldn't be long before everyone acted in the exact same manner. Us PAYE stiffs can rightfully claim we pay our correct share and it is unfair others get away with it but if we are being honest here it's only because we don't have much of a choice in the matter.

 

[DelToro]

Don’t be too hard on yourself.

Although elaborate schemes are the preserve of the rich, it’s possible for the less pecunious among us to start small. Pension contributions, an ISA, childcare vouchers and maybe a cycle-to-work scheme. For the more edgy, consider paying your plumber in cash or inflating your mileage expenses. If self-employed, form a limited company, employ your spouse at £5,875 p.a. and take a slug of your income in dividends.

You can graduate to IHT shelters and other inventive devices once you’re earning a few more millions. However, there’s no really no need to trouble yourself at this stage.

A limited company? Sounds good.

Perhaps Chabal UNdertakings and Traders.

Or Chabal's Overseas Kickbacks.

What could possibly go wrong?

 

[Magicpole]

Up here in the land of selective rage, Mrs Browns Boys is being called out to be scrapped. Fair enough, but let's make sure justice is consistent.

If it is axed I will assume the Queen will step down, Hamilton will get a job in Kwikfit and all other organisations will be sent a bill they evaded.

Tax evasion is crippling the country and until we have politicians who have the balls to set about this issue, it will continue.

Selective justice is not justice.

 

[denislawsbackheel]

Any excuse to get rid of that shit tv programme is ok by me.

 

[Magicpole]

Any excuse to get rid of that shit tv programme is ok by me.

I know, I take that point. But if we go down that road then nearly every **** in the BBC would be doing time, and everyone at ITV and Channel 5.

Now, if we get that I'm on board. But, to single out one shit programme let's too many guilty stay at large.

 

[Mike D]

The queen is exempt from paying tax and only makes a voluntary contribution so in her case it must purely be an investment.

So if its good enough the queen lets all do it then? the once Brexshit is done turn the UK into a Qatar style tax haven. Fuck democracy who needs it anyway

 

[blue cigar]

Do you publish your bank account details and assets online for everyone to have a read of?[/QU
My millions? No i squirrel it away offshore so im invisible. Dont want the uk govt seeing what im up to...

 

[BobKowalski]

Up here in the land of selective rage, Mrs Browns Boys is being called out to be scrapped. Fair enough, but let's make sure justice is consistent.

If it is axed I will assume the Queen will step down, Hamilton will get a job in Kwikfit and all other organisations will be sent a bill they evaded.

Tax evasion is crippling the country and until we have politicians who have the balls to set about this issue, it will continue.

Selective justice is not justice.

Media (and the British public) have a choice between attacking an Irish comedian, a black guy, and the Queen on this issue.

Out of these three which two are going to get it in the neck?

 

[mayo31]

Fair point but the fact is we are - in general - a pragmatic species. We accept the need for taxation. However, given the choice, we would rather spend our incomes on ourselves and loved ones than hand it to some politician to dispense. Hence proper laws and controls are necessary.

If somebody is caught breaking those rules they are (quite rightly) liable to prosecution.

Using legal shelters may not be morally right but isn’t it just a more sophisticated version of what plenty of others do lower down the ladder? Isn’t much of the hot air really about opportunity?

Most do not get the opportunity because of a load of varying reasons but one of those reasons is that those with the opportunity ensure most never get it or make it hard to.