@bazzacollins I agree companies are amoral and it is up to gov'ts to control through legislation, but companies can't take the high ground.
Watching Google’s Eric Schmidt adeptly handle questions about tax avoidance at Hay. He’s right: governments are to blame, not Google.
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@Adagis There is a contradiction between Google’s stance on human rights and taxation, but no company or individual pays more tax…
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@bazzacollins Google take the latter option. Given their mantra of being the 'good' guys, it's legitimate to question their avoidance levelsThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@bazzacollins There's always a degree of latitude in the tax system, from paying it on full income to minimising tax through legal avoidanceThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@bazzacollins True, but companies always plot a way around it - locating themselves in Luxembourg, Ireland, Bahamas etc. Avoidance. -
@chriswiles Yep. But governments need to find ways to make that unattractive. -
@bazzacollins it will be a constant battle. Govt's versus top accountants paid top cash to find loopholes!
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