tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29600742611858461.post2369288661582958959..comments2024-03-29T12:42:09.985+00:00Comments on HMRC Is Shite: PAC To Question HMRC's Google DealKen Frosthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13568488818950912374noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29600742611858461.post-64777862883184097572016-01-30T12:22:16.618+00:002016-01-30T12:22:16.618+00:00Thought I'd try and put this scandal to rhyme:...Thought I'd try and put this scandal to rhyme:<br /><br />Ossie’s Google deal<br />Heralded a great success<br />Not fooled for a second<br />It masks a squalid mess<br />Ne malum nisi quod fructuosum sit<br /><br />Posh boy politicians<br />Awed by techie giants<br />Cosy sweetheart deals<br />Legally tax compliant<br />Ne malum nisi quod fructuosum sit<br /><br />Google’s one of many<br />Avoidance, not evasion<br />Amazon, Starbuck, Apple<br />Shirking tax obligation<br />Ne malum nisi quod fructuosum sit<br /><br />You largely cannot blame<br />The Google organisation<br />For managing tax affairs<br />To minimise their taxation<br />Ne malum nisi quod fructuosum sit<br /><br />Cameron’s no intention<br />To harvest CT* right<br />Our country’s just a haven<br />Attracting corporate might<br />Ne malum nisi quod fructuosum sit<br /><br />As if that’s not enough<br />In disgrace and tragedy<br />Is the clusterfuck debacle<br />Of Lean-dead HMRC<br />Ne malum nisi quod fructuosum sit<br /><br /><br />*Corporation Tax<br /><br />Six year’s negotiations - <br />Three percent not twenty<br />Well if you’re both in bed<br />Undoubtedly that’s plenty!<br />Ne malum nisi quod fructuosum sit<br /><br />It needs investigating<br />This “deal”, dear HMRC<br />130 million reasons<br />We all would love to see<br />Ne malum nisi quod fructuosum sit<br /><br />Scrutinise this cesspit<br />Fairness is the key<br />Confidentiality their ruse<br />To block transparency<br />Ne malum nisi quod fructuosum sit<br /><br /><br />Five Google British offices<br />With five thousand staff<br />No permanent UK base?<br />You’re really having a laugh!<br />Ne malum nisi quod fructuosum sit<br /><br />Some say it’s indisputable<br />That Google must improve<br />Obligation beyond the law<br />Before we can approve<br />Ne malum nisi quod fructuosum sit<br /><br />But guilt and fault lie here<br />With those we cannot trust<br />Power crazed politicians<br />Corrupt with money lust<br />Ne malum nisi quod fructuosum sit<br /><br />Get off your flabby rears<br />Go and change the law<br />Simplify our tax system<br />And make it fair for all<br />Ne malum nisi quod fructuosum sit<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29600742611858461.post-47676527578270048252016-01-26T08:42:17.628+00:002016-01-26T08:42:17.628+00:00Mmm... A sweetheart deal with Google? Strangely an...Mmm... A sweetheart deal with Google? Strangely announced after HMRC has bought in Google products? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29600742611858461.post-9615713833823330652016-01-25T18:51:33.553+00:002016-01-25T18:51:33.553+00:00Google has adverts. Who knew?Google has adverts. Who knew?FrankChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07349761659165064987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29600742611858461.post-55922538361571656142016-01-25T13:44:52.446+00:002016-01-25T13:44:52.446+00:00It seems as though both media and the PAC have jum...It seems as though both media and the PAC have jumped on the 'sweetheart' bandwagon. Imagine that, Hartnetts 'replacement' following the same, not so rocky, yellow brick road.<br />As for the Chancellor crowing about success and blaming labour, that typifies how non-effective he or his role is.<br />All in this together, my arse!<br />In the meantime, the French authorities are investigating Google over a £1Bn. tax issue, and the French market for Google is less than the UK's<br />Also, its no good TV pundits and PAC members chomping their gums about the difference between turnover and profit if they dont explain the myriad ways Google might lessen its profit figure!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29600742611858461.post-5496301567016549242016-01-25T12:23:55.997+00:002016-01-25T12:23:55.997+00:00I wonder if Dame Homer has her eyes on a position ...I wonder if Dame Homer has her eyes on a position with Google as part of the deal? If so Google should think carefully before putting her in a position of influence? Cyber attacks etc will be the least of their problems with Little Miss Chaos anywhere near a decision making role. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com