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Reforming the tax system for the 21st century.
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There has been much debate about legislative complexity and many people believe the situation is now so bad that something must be done - we cannot go on as we are. This report examines the scope for purposive legislation and clearer language and asks whether we need to rewrite our tax laws from scratch.
There has been much debate about legislative complexity and many people believe the situation is now so bad that something must be done - we cannot go on as we are. This report examines the scope for purposive legislation and clearer language and asks whether we need to rewrite our tax laws from scratch.
This paper considers the Government's proposals for reforming the budgetary process from the perspective of its impact on the Finance Bill and the development of tax legislation.
Edward Troup
The need to raise taxes is central to the organisation of any civilised state.
This commentary represents an initial response to the issues raised by the Ruding Committee and the recommendations made.
Malcolm Gammie and John Kay
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