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Is it wrong to avoid paying tax?

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Lilygran Fri 13-Feb-15 09:59:35

Someone on Today on Radio 4 this morning said most people think it's morally unacceptable to avoid paying taxes. Lord Fink says everyone does it. All the politicians of all parties are now accusing each other of doing it. Who's right?

durhamjen Tue 10-Mar-15 19:19:09

There are planning applications in in the name of Karan Mangroo, who is the manager of a company called Catalyst Lend Lease.

durhamjen Tue 10-Mar-15 19:20:58

He gives talks on transferring staff from the public to the private sector.

durhamjen Tue 10-Mar-15 22:27:27

This is why it's wrong to avoid paying tax.

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/britains-divided-decade-the-rich-are-64-richer-than-before-the-recessionwhile-the-poor-are-57-poorer-10097038.html

durhamjen Tue 09-Jun-15 20:31:44

I realise this thread is a bit old, but this should be resurrected.

www.theguardian.com/business/2015/jun/08/candy-brothers-one-hyde-park-tax

This is a blatant attempt to avoid paying tax, and should be investigated.

durhamjen Fri 19-Jun-15 23:24:34

www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jun/18/uk-reject-eu-plans-combat-multinational-tax-avoidance

Today's news about tax.
I do not know why Cameron pretends he wants to be part of the EU.