The Smart Frog
a rather opinionated little amphibian - leave a comment then watch him rant
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Tax Absurdities
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The word 'absurd'. Other similar words include 'illogical', 'ludicrous', 'illogical', 'incongruous'....
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Whose Gain Is It Anyway?
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Time after time, the Smart Frog is asked for advice on ways to reduce clients' capital gains tax libilities. He is often asked "cou...
Monday, 26 September 2011
My mate down the pub...
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The Smart Frog was down the pub the other day and was asked by a fellow amphibian (not a tax expert) whether he should buy his next piece of...
Wednesday, 17 August 2011
Time for a Substitution?
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It's a well-known fact in the UK tax system that a well worded contract can assist enormously when a person is challenged under the se...
Tuesday, 28 June 2011
Planning to Avoid Evasion?
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It's sometimes difficult to find the fine distinction between Tax Planning, Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion, more so how far one can push ...
Wednesday, 8 June 2011
Edward the Accountantist - why the shame?
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Edward Hunter was the first candidate 'fired' in the latest series of The Apprentice. As he left the Boardroom he was advised by Lor...
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Complification - part 2
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Continuing the theme from his last blog, the Smart Frog is pleased to announce that HMRC have announced a new, simpler (?), way for tax agen...
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