Early in January Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg pledged that the Coalition would act to combat the "wealthy elite or large businesses that can pay an army of tax accountants that can get out of paying their fair share of tax. They treat paying tax as an optional extra in which they can pick and choose the taxes they pay". His answer was a general anti-avoidance rule, which is expected in the spring budget.
Corrosive tax dodge must be inspected
Rule Number One for governments: "Practise what you preach".
Early in January Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg pledged that the Coalition would act to combat the "wealthy elite or large businesses that can pay an army of tax accountants that can get out of paying their fair share of tax. They treat paying tax as an optional extra in which they can pick and choose the taxes they pay". His answer was a general anti-avoidance rule, which is expected in the spring budget.
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