Emeritus Prof Christopher May on Nostr: Lets put some things in perspective shall we this morning; Despite the shrill media ...
Lets put some things in perspective shall we this morning;
Despite the shrill media coverage & #Tories policy actions, #benefits #fraud is not a major social problem....
The avoidance, evasion & non-collection of #taxes is where the drain from the 'public purse' is much more notable.
What might be done?
a. Simplfy the #tax system to remove opportunities to game the system;
b. Increase investment in HMRC enforcement capabilities...
chart from Kathleen Tyson (posted at the other place)
Despite the shrill media coverage & #Tories policy actions, #benefits #fraud is not a major social problem....
The avoidance, evasion & non-collection of #taxes is where the drain from the 'public purse' is much more notable.
What might be done?
a. Simplfy the #tax system to remove opportunities to game the system;
b. Increase investment in HMRC enforcement capabilities...
chart from Kathleen Tyson (posted at the other place)