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Think outside the money box: Universal Basic Income
Universal Basic Income has been bubbling under the policy spotlight for a few years now. Here's why it's time is…
Income Tax or VAT?
Our hard-earned pay is subject to Income Tax and VAT. Is this the best way to tax us? Arguments have…
The Apple Tax verdict is a two-edged sword. And here’s why.
This week, the EU directed that Apple Inc must pay to Ireland EUR 13 billion in "Apple Tax" that Ireland…
Taxman – 50 years of the Beatles’ Revolver
Let me tell you how it will be. There's one for you, nineteen for me. That is the opening line…
Adam Smith Institute’s suggestions to “Reboot Britain”
The Adam Smith Institute wasted no time issuing a post-Brexit paper on how they would like to see Britain evolving…
Financial Transparency
In the spirit of financial transparency, I decided to publish some important sources of income for me Yesterday, Nick Clegg…
Using offshore structures to own property
As more information is gathered from the Mossack Fonseca files, the spotlight turns to tax avoidance on offshore property ownership,…
Choices for Scotland in May 2016
In May, Scotland chooses its Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) for probably the next five years. What do the…
Taxation in a Democracy
Some say taxation is theft. Others say it's a social contract. How do we explain taxation in a democracy? Tax…
Corporation Tax – has it had its day?
So Google has agreed to pay £130m tax to the UK government. What does this say about our tax system?…