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Originally posted by antonye
Quote: Originally posted by guest1
errr, no.
They may earn high wages but I believe they use the IR system much like many other high earners do..
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You honestly believe that?
As an example of how high earners don't pay tax, did you know that Simon Cowell (he of Pop Idol/X-Factor and recording industry fame) paid over £21 Million in tax last year. Yes, over TWENTY ONE MILLION POUNDS IN TAX.
That figure is more than the profit made on all the speed cameras in the country (source: Steven Ladyman, Minister of State for Transport, interviewed on Top Gear)
This is just one man's contribution into society.
Now do you think that their contribution isn't worth it. |
Camel and eye of needle come to mind.
I didn't say their contribution isn't worth it, I was merely stating the fact that the machinations of accountants and financial advisors see to it that the contribution form the higher earners are by no means in comparison to the tax that you or I may pay.
Is Mr Cowell your hero then antonye?