The true price of paradise
The true price of paradise
The so-called Paradise Papers have highlighted the use of far-flung remnants of the British Empire as tax havens. The bargain tax rates are looking in…
19 Nov 2017
We’ll all pay a price for these leaks
We’ll all pay a price for these leaks
Leaks such as the Paradise Papers reveal something very worrying, says Matthew Lynn. And it's not about those who have been caught up in the scandal.
12 Nov 2017
Don't chase the super-rich for tax, just simplify the system
Don't chase the super-rich for tax, just simplify the system
It might seem fair for HMRC to chase the super-rich. But if the tax system were simpler, they might be less inclined to go looking for loopholes.
7 Nov 2016
The big government threat to big corporations – and small states
The big government threat to big corporations – and small states
Apple's potential €13bn tax bill should sound a warning to investors, says John Stepek. Governments have finally worked out how to raid big multinatio…
30 Aug 2016
Politicians’ tax returns: who pays what
Politicians’ tax returns: who pays what
The country’s most high-profile politicians have been falling over themselves to show off their earnings and the amount of tax they paid. Here’s who g…
12 Apr 2016
The billionaire banker battling corruption charges in Brazil
The billionaire banker battling corruption charges in Brazil
Already charged with corruption in Brazil, the Panama Papers is just the latest scandal to implicate Brazilian billionaire banker Joseph Safra.
8 Apr 2016
Tax dodge scandal claims first scalp in Iceland's prime minister
Tax dodge scandal claims first scalp in Iceland's prime minister
Icelandic prime minister Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson has been the biggest casualty so far of the Panama Papers scandal, says Matthew Partridge.
7 Apr 2016
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The mood music doesn't favour tax simplicity
The mood music doesn't favour tax simplicity
Don't expect a simpler, more transparent tax system anytime soon, says John Stepek. Thankfully, there still remains plenty of scope for sensible tax p…
7 Apr 2016