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Author:  paulzolo [ Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:39 am ]
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Comedian Jimmy Carr says he has "made a terrible error of judgement" over using a tax avoidance scheme.

In a statement on his Twitter account, Mr Carr said he was no longer involved in the K2 tax shelter.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-18531008

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The prime minister was asked about Mr Carr's arrangement on Wednesday during a visit to Mexico for the G20 summit.

He told ITV News the comedian's tax affairs were "straightforward tax avoidance" and it was unfair on the people who pay to watch the comic perform that he was not paying his taxes in the same way that they did.

"I think some of these schemes - and I think particularly of the Jimmy Carr scheme - I have had time to read about and I just think this is completely wrong."
Author:  Spreadie [ Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:49 am ]
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So, the cat is out of the bag and now he's sorry.

I wonder if he's ever considered public office?
Author:  l3v1ck [ Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:56 am ]
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Yeah, he judged that nobody would find out so it was worth doing.
Author:  jonlumb [ Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:58 am ]
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I'm pretty certain that almost all Premiership footballers earn most of their money in similar fashions. Wonder why they haven't been mentioned.

Jimmy Carr seems a strange person to try and make an example of.
Author:  paulzolo [ Thu Jun 21, 2012 9:05 am ]
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jonlumb wrote:
I'm pretty certain that almost all Premiership footballers earn most of their money in similar fashions. Wonder why they haven't been mentioned.

Jimmy Carr seems a strange person to try and make an example of.


He’s made a few cracks about tax avoidance in the past. He’s also a bit of a Marmite comedian, and he’s likely rubbed a few people in high places up the wrong way. Who broke this news? I believe it was The Times - who aren’t going to go after the cash cow that is Football because it will likely impact on another Murdoch business.

Anyway, I think we can expect cabinet members’ tax affairs to be scrutinised by journalists over the next few weeks. I suspect a lot are scrambling to speak to their accountants this morning.
Author:  oceanicitl [ Thu Jun 21, 2012 9:11 am ]
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It's all so hypocritical. The people that are moaning about it are either high earners doing the same thing or are friends with the high earners. The rich will always do their damndest to avoid paying tax while us normal folks pay large chunks of our hard earned money.

Life's a b*tch and it's definiately too short to worry about how much tax Mr Carr is paying *shrugs*
Author:  steve74 [ Thu Jun 21, 2012 9:20 am ]
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oceanicitl wrote:
Life's a b*tch and it's definiately too short to worry about how much tax Mr Carr is paying *shrugs*

^ This
Author:  rustybucket [ Thu Jun 21, 2012 9:22 am ]
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Until all journalists at all large news outlets publish their personal accounts in full, they can STFU
Author:  Spreadie [ Thu Jun 21, 2012 9:50 am ]
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It's a bit rich for the PM to criticise Jimmy Carr when major donors to the Tory party are doing the same thing, and now it appears his own father made his fortune that way.

steve74 wrote:
oceanicitl wrote:
Life's a b*tch and it's definiately too short to worry about how much tax Mr Carr is paying *shrugs*

^ This


True, but shouldn't we make a row about all these instances if we want them to act? Jimmy Carr's situation is nothing more than a catalyst for our outrage against the large-scale offenders. We're all feeling the austerity measures - many are struggling to get by, and plenty are losing their jobs - so, shouldn't the government be making headway against tax avoidance, considering the vast sums involved? Tens of billions sheltered from tax.
Author:  oceanicitl [ Thu Jun 21, 2012 10:07 am ]
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Spreadie wrote:
True, but shouldn't we make a row about all these instances if we want them to act? Jimmy Carr's situation is nothing more than a catalyst for our outrage against the large-scale offenders. We're all feeling the austerity measures - many are struggling to get by, and plenty are losing their jobs - so, shouldn't the government be making headway against tax avoidance, considering the vast sums involved? Tens of billions sheltered from tax.


I read recently that if all the UK's rich list paid full tax the country would be 75% out of debt. Enough said.

some mash
Author:  paulzolo [ Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:01 am ]
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oceanicitl wrote:
Spreadie wrote:
True, but shouldn't we make a row about all these instances if we want them to act? Jimmy Carr's situation is nothing more than a catalyst for our outrage against the large-scale offenders. We're all feeling the austerity measures - many are struggling to get by, and plenty are losing their jobs - so, shouldn't the government be making headway against tax avoidance, considering the vast sums involved? Tens of billions sheltered from tax.


I read recently that if all the UK's rich list paid full tax the country would be 75% out of debt. Enough said.


They are paying full tax. They are paying the tax that they are legally required to pay. The problem with tax avoidance is that it’s not illegal - that’s tax evasion. If you have an ISA - that’s a form of tax avoidance as you are not paying tax on the interest from those savings. Put that money in a current account, and you get taxed on it.

So, first off, these loop holes need to be closed. But before that, we need to be in agreement with what is morally right. That is a harder question to deal with, and you know that those making the rules have a vested interest in defining the morality in such a way as it will not impinge on their tax arrangements. Calling income a “loan” is, in my mind, wrong.
Author:  brataccas [ Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:11 pm ]
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steve74 wrote:
oceanicitl wrote:
Life's a b*tch and it's definiately too short to worry about how much tax Mr Carr is paying *shrugs*

^ This


I disagree, life is not a female dog :evil:
Author:  paulzolo [ Fri Jun 22, 2012 8:14 am ]
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This Daily Mirror cover is being bandied around on Twitter today:
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Author:  Spreadie [ Fri Jun 22, 2012 9:08 am ]
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paulzolo wrote:
This Daily Mirror cover is being bandied around on Twitter today:
ImageClick for large view - Uploaded with Skitch


I know, it's shocking! Katherine Jenkins shacking up with Cheryl's ex-bf! :o
Author:  steve74 [ Fri Jun 22, 2012 9:30 am ]
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Saw this on Facebook last night...

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:shock:
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