Arctic Systems hearing in the diary

[Pondlife]

From shout99

http://www.shout99.com/contractors/s...le.pl?id=39795

Basically implies that the case is unlikely to be heard before xmas therefore leaving another year's tax uncertain.

[malvolio]

Not exactly news. We knew it would be scheduled for that period last January. As soon as Arctic and the PCG hear the actual date, I expect we'll all be told VERY LOUDLY!

[Mailman]

At the moment its one all isnt it?

Mailman

[malvolio]

At the moment its one all isnt it?

Mailman

No, at the moment the highest civil court in the land found for Arctic Systems, totally and unanimously dismissed hector's argument and awarded costs against them. Even if the HoL appeal fails, Arctic will only be liable for the back tax Hector claims is due.

The HoL appeal is a political move, not a legal one. Apart from anything else, were Hector to win at the Lords the total tax now in dispute is around £7k - hardly justifies a £0.5m appeal hearing, does it?

[Mailman]

So thats why out taxes go up every year, to fund spurious court cases!

Mailman

[tim123]

So thats why out taxes go up every year, to fund spurious court cases!

Mailman

It doesn't work like that though, does it.

If the IR never took any action in court, everyone would take the p1ss.

The cost of losing a few cases has to be set against the 'wins' that never get that far.

I do conceed that this particular one has gone too far though.

tim