Leedsbusdriver
Every breath leaves me one less to my last
- Location
- West Yorkshire
It's not tax dodging (which is illegal) it's tax avoidance which is legal as we speak.Good luck to him,i would do the same thing if i was rich enough.
Jimmy Carr
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accountantpete
OAP
They should introduce a Carr tax.
machew
Veteran
Just like Jimmy Carr --- repeating other people jokes
Arch
Married to Night Train
- Location
- Salford, UK
I was thinking about this yesterday, and meant to post a thread asking how many of us 'own up' to avoiding tax in some way (I say 'own up' because I'm talking about legal methods, not dodging).
I've come up with two - one I do, and one I might do some day.
If I were to buy a car, I might well consider looking for a pre-1972 project, partly because I like simple old cars and partly because they are exempt from VED.
What I do now, is buy children's shoes. I've got size 5 feet, so I can usually get a child's style trainer or walking boot - child style in this case being exactly the same as adult style. No VAT on children's clothes and shoes.
Ok, the amounts involved are pretty small, but in principle it's just the same.
So, although I would prefer that wealthy people paid more tax, and that everyone stopped assuming that low tax is the best thing for society (look at Scandinavia - high tax, but also high social standards), I can't condemn those clever enough to get round it.
I've come up with two - one I do, and one I might do some day.
If I were to buy a car, I might well consider looking for a pre-1972 project, partly because I like simple old cars and partly because they are exempt from VED.
What I do now, is buy children's shoes. I've got size 5 feet, so I can usually get a child's style trainer or walking boot - child style in this case being exactly the same as adult style. No VAT on children's clothes and shoes.
Ok, the amounts involved are pretty small, but in principle it's just the same.
So, although I would prefer that wealthy people paid more tax, and that everyone stopped assuming that low tax is the best thing for society (look at Scandinavia - high tax, but also high social standards), I can't condemn those clever enough to get round it.
Berties
Fast and careful!
he found a loop hole ,if any of us did we would use it,just now there will be a bill passed to close this hole in the net,as they have just done with trade coming from Jersey we now pay vat on printer inks!we have been getting cheap goods for years but the hole is closing
smutchin
Cat 6 Racer
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- The Red Enclave
The moment David Cameron stepped in is the moment I took Jimmy Carr's side in this non-story.
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CopperCyclist
Veteran
Personally I can't believe the fuss over it. Man who earns a lot hires an accountant, who earns his money by advising Carr how to make the most out of his.
MissTillyFlop
Evil communist dictator, lover of gerbils & Pope.
I was all for hanging Gary Barlow before any of this happened.
Berties
Fast and careful!
[QUOTE 1899555, member: 45"]Is that your loophole or the supplier's?[/quote]
I should say suppliers I questioned the price rise on my account and they replied with the fact that the vat free had finished ,and there was a price rise,I just restock when there is a offer on now
I should say suppliers I questioned the price rise on my account and they replied with the fact that the vat free had finished ,and there was a price rise,I just restock when there is a offer on now
I do so agree with that comment.
As regards the tax bit.......I ran my own company for 15 years and was amazed how I (as Co Director) could pay myself via dividends etc. and payless tax than Joe Bloggs.
I dont blame Jimmy whatshisname........its the system that's crap.
And while I'm on my high horse!!!!!
Let he who has not sinned throw the first stone...... David Cameron 100% pure----I dont think so.
biggs682
Itching to get back on my bike's
- Location
- Northamptonshire
just dont tell my other half i suggested this or otherwise she will hang me
It's legal so that makes it ok.
You really think that's the only criteria?
Upping the price of your house the day before contracts are signed is LEGAL, but it doesn't make it ok.
Taking the pi55 out of someone who is crippled might be LEGAL, but it doesn't make it ok.
Watching a child wander into danger might be LEGAL, but it doesn't make it ok.
Champagne Socialist hypocrite. I hope the tw*t goes bust.
You really think that's the only criteria?
Upping the price of your house the day before contracts are signed is LEGAL, but it doesn't make it ok.
Taking the pi55 out of someone who is crippled might be LEGAL, but it doesn't make it ok.
Watching a child wander into danger might be LEGAL, but it doesn't make it ok.
Champagne Socialist hypocrite. I hope the tw*t goes bust.
LarryDuff
Guru
- Location
- Hillsborough Co Down
Jimmy Carr can do what he likes. However if he attacks Bankers etc for greed in his act then he deserves all the stick he gets for gross hypocrisy.
