tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29600742611858461.post8397177866776175940..comments2024-03-29T10:41:59.623+00:00Comments on HMRC Is Shite: Consultations and The New CharterKen Frosthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13568488818950912374noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29600742611858461.post-19346716695786429372008-07-03T13:19:00.000+01:002008-07-03T13:19:00.000+01:00In common with all such documents, this "charter" ...In common with all such documents, this "charter" will not have the force of law - and I quote from the consultation document <I>"Although the Charter will not be set in legislation. . ."</I> In other words it's kidology for the professional classes, much like the consultation for what became the Companies Act 2006. In that case, my colleagues and I submitted copious, relevant and expert observations which were politely acknowledged and comprehensively ignored in the ultimate legislation.<BR/><BR/>The government and HMR&C have a clear agenda, the essence of which is illustrated by (in your masterly description) the "Martini" clauses of the present Finance Bill. Charter-schmarter: this is just another exercise to enable the authorities to deny that the effect of UK tax legislation and its administration is to drag well-meaning accountants and their hapless clients up a cul-de-sac and mug them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com