Perhaps it is now time for a radical simplification of personal taxation? George Gillham (Fieldfisher) sets out some ideas for a fairer and better tax system.
Disclaimer: This is a ‘think piece’ and should not be presumed to be a reflection of the author’s personal viewpoint nor that of Fieldfisher. But let’s discuss it!
I remember my tutor on the Inland Revenue inspector training course saying that any experienced tax professional could draft you a fairer and better tax system than our current one on the back of a cigarette packet.
Perhaps now is the time to propose a radical simplification of personal taxation. This starts from a central tenet which is that being a citizen of the United Kingdom a vibrant first world democracy with universal adult suffrage should be a thing to be proud of.
Here’s what I suggest for discussion:
start with a...
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Perhaps it is now time for a radical simplification of personal taxation? George Gillham (Fieldfisher) sets out some ideas for a fairer and better tax system.
Disclaimer: This is a ‘think piece’ and should not be presumed to be a reflection of the author’s personal viewpoint nor that of Fieldfisher. But let’s discuss it!
I remember my tutor on the Inland Revenue inspector training course saying that any experienced tax professional could draft you a fairer and better tax system than our current one on the back of a cigarette packet.
Perhaps now is the time to propose a radical simplification of personal taxation. This starts from a central tenet which is that being a citizen of the United Kingdom a vibrant first world democracy with universal adult suffrage should be a thing to be proud of.
Here’s what I suggest for discussion:
start with a...
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