Tax Policy
The Billionaire Shuffle: Why the World’s Richest are Always Ready to Relocate
The world’s super-rich are increasingly mobile, treating residency as a strategic choice to optimize taxes, sparking a global competition among nations.
Rethinking the Mansion Tax: A Blueprint for a Smarter, Fairer Property Levy
A simple change—making a “mansion tax” marginal instead of flat—could transform it from a flawed idea into a fair and efficient economic tool.
Beyond the Paycheck: Navigating the UK’s Potential Tax Shifts in the Upcoming Budget
With income tax rises off the table, the UK Budget may target wealth and assets. Discover which taxes could go up and what it means for your finances.
The Million-Pound Tip-Off: Is the UK Launching a Wall Street-Style War on Tax Fraud?
The UK is set to introduce a US-style whistleblower scheme, offering millions to those who expose major tax fraud. This could reshape UK finance and investing.
Rethinking UK Taxation: Could a 25% Flat Tax Unleash Britain’s Economy?
A radical proposal for a 25% flat tax sparks a crucial debate. Can this simplify the UK’s complex tax system and stimulate the economy, or is it a risk?
India’s GST Revolution: A Report Card on Modi’s “One Nation, One Tax” Dream
A deep dive into India’s GST reform. We analyze its successes in unifying the market and boosting revenue, its challenges, and its future for investors.
Fueling the Fire of Innovation: Why Tax Policy Must Reward the Founder’s Gamble
Tax policy fails to distinguish between the ultimate risk of a founder and a manager’s bonus. This article explores why rewarding the founder’s gamble is smart economics.
The Unpopular Tax We Might Actually Need: A Contrarian Defence of Stamp Duty
A deep dive into the controversial Stamp Duty Land Tax, exploring the contrarian argument that this unpopular levy may be a necessary tool for wealth taxation.
High Stakes Showdown: Betfred’s 7,500 Job Gamble Against Labour’s Proposed Tax Hike
Betfred warns all its shops may close, risking 7,500 jobs, if a Labour government hikes gambling taxes. A deep dive into the economic and political stakes.
The Haiku That Captured a Global Tax Headache: Deconstructing the Economics of Property Levies
A simple haiku in the FT reveals a global frustration with property taxes. This post deconstructs the economics, market impact, and future of this levy.
The Great Uncoupling: Is the UK’s Tax System Pushing Professionals to Go It Alone?
Recent UK tax changes are creating a powerful financial incentive for professionals to ditch traditional employment and go solo, posing risks to the economy.