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In the clear

15 July 2014 / Paula Tallon , Pete Miller
Issue: 4460 / Categories: Comment & Analysis , transparency , Admin , Avoidance , Compliance

Last week’s debate on transparency looked at ways to restore trust in the tax system

KEY POINTS

  • The need for trust and transparency in the tax system.
  • There are currently 65 000 abusive tax avoidance cases under enquiry with HMRC.
  • The compliant majority must not become disillusioned with the tax system.
  • The level of awareness of the code of conduct for tax advisers.
  • Should there be a “kitemark” for trusted tax advisers?

A debate on tax transparency was held at the House of Commons on 8 July 2014. The event was co-hosted by Mazars LLP and by the Association of Revenue & Customs (ARC) the trade union for senior officials of HMRC.

THE PANEL
  • Tim Davies UK head of tax...

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