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Last edited by d000hg; 28 August 2013, 10:27.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishing -
Originally posted by d000hg View PostSeriously, HMRC and the government are making tax evasion headline news and one of the big job-boards is advertising some dodgy scheme? -
Originally posted by d000hg View PostSeriously, HMRC and the government are making tax evasion headline news and one of the big job-boards is advertising some dodgy scheme?Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
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The clue for me is that they say "approved by HMRC".Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostThe clue for me is that they say "Compliant with HMRC".merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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In seriousness, I am somewhat surprised Cameron hasn't cracked down on people advertising these schemes - wonder if they'll ban advertising even if they don't/can't ban the schemes themselves?
Smoking is legal but advertising cigarettes isn't, before someone points out that avoidance is legal.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostIn seriousness, I am somewhat surprised Cameron hasn't cracked down on people advertising these schemes - wonder if they'll ban advertising even if they don't/can't ban the schemes themselves?
Smoking is legal but advertising cigarettes isn't, before someone points out that avoidance is legal.Comment
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Originally posted by moggy View PostDidn't Cameron's father make his money in off-shore schemes..Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostAnd what does that matter? You're not responsible for your father's actions. Cameron has made it clear he doesn't like such schemes regardless.
If you think HMRC are going to attack schemes early on you are just not cynical enough.merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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Originally posted by DodgyAgent View Posthow do you know it is dodgy?
Tax planning to be wary of
It sounds too good to be true.
Artificial or contrived arrangements are involved.
It seems very complex given what you want to do.
There are guaranteed returns with apparently no risk.
There are secrecy or confidentiality agreements.
Upfront fees are payable or the arrangement is on a no win/no fee basis.
The scheme is said to be vetted by a top lawyer or accountant but no details of their opinion are provided.
The scheme is said to be approved by HMRC (it does not follow that this is true).
Taxation of income is delayed or tax deductions accelerated.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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