Dragon's billionaire says we must give more cash!

[David Johnson]

"You avoid tax by buying duty free. Duty is another word for tax. Free means without. So duty free means without tax. "

Perhaps if you read the messages prior to replying to them, you would get a better grasp.

As I pointed out - the term duty free is in some ways a misnomer, because shoppers may still have to pay duties in their home country on items purchased from a duty-free shop. So "duty free" does not necessarily mean without tax. Sorry!

Secondly it does not, in many cases, save money in that frequently "duty free" goods are more expensive than the same items bought outside the "duty free" area.

Thirdly these "duty free" arrangements (sometimes a misnomer, got it?) are ones which have been entered into by the countries of the departure and arrival ports as part of a tit for tat arrangement.

To compare this with taking advantage of a complex tax loophole not yet closed down to avoid paying millions in tax is daft.

Our glorious Coalition agreed the following on tax avoidance
"The parties agree that tackling tax avoidance is essential for the new government, and that all efforts will be made to do so, including detailed development of Liberal Democrat proposals."

Do you think they were talking about corporate Britain tax avoidance or the price of a Baileys Cream in Luton Airport?

Thats enough time spent on you for one evening, though I may test you on your understanding at some later date.

Cheers
D

[jimslip]

The British public are already very generous and have given ?millions for all sorts of aid programmes. My point is, I don't think they need guidance from billionaires on where to and how much to donate.

I didn't know he lives in Monaco and therefore I will re-quote Dick when referring to Bonio because the same applies to Caan ie

"What he?s really saying is ?You?ve got to give more money in aid to developing countries, but I don?t want you giving any of my money. Just give the money from poor people who aren?t rich enough to be able to move from one country to another to minimise their tax bill.?

I still mantain if these billionaires all got together and announced ,"Hey you lot, we've put $5,000,000 in the pot, now cough up!" they'd have a lot more credibility.

[David Johnson]

"Simple questions, simple answers, DJ. "

All questions answered. Read my replies again given you missed the answers.

No more to be said.

Cheers
D

[Snow Patrol]

Its a joke isnt it?

I dont mean the thread, but that he is giving out that advice!

[RoddersUK]

Those bastards are up their own arses and are humourless. The bastard fucking meant it.

[David Johnson]

"The British public are already very generous and have given ?millions for all sorts of aid programmes. My point is, I don't think they need guidance from billionaires on where to and how much to donate."

Agreed!

Cheers
D