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The Rest Is Money

50. How they avoid tax and get away with it

Apr 17, 2024
Exploring tax avoidance versus evasion, strategies to combat the tax gap, complexities of compliance, ethical dilemmas in tax obligations, transparency in politicians' tax affairs, rise of Lidl and Aldi in the UK supermarket industry
33:00

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Quick takeaways

  • Rachel Reeves aims to combat tax avoidance with more compliance officers and digital investments to recover lost funds.
  • Lidl's heavy borrowing for expansion contrasts with Aldi's family-funded growth strategy, impacting financial stability amid increased interest rates.

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Challenges of Tax Avoidance

Tax avoidance is a notable issue addressed in the podcast, with Rachel Reeves unveiling a plan to tackle this problem by increasing compliance officers and investing in digitization. Reeves' motivation behind this initiative stems from the need to retrieve funds lost due to tax evasion. The discussion delves into the distinctions between tax evasion and avoidance, with examples like the K2 scheme revealing questionable practices in reducing tax liabilities.

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