No To Retro Tax – Campaign Against Section 58 Finance Act 2008

[smalldog]

No, you are wrong there as I think you have been on a number of things you've posted in the past.

The point Im making is trumping the opposition side's legal argument outside of court. In what can loosely be called negotiations with HMRC, they asserted several 'facts' to substantiate their position. MP could have simply said, they didnt agree and would argue the point in court. Instead, they showed their hand and all their reasoning why.

HMRC saw this and decided on the balance of probability they might not win so didnt go to court.

At the end of the day, this is only legal 'argument' and not really evidence. Even in a criminal court, there is no requirement to share your legal argument pre trial.

Yep, otherwise its a bit like a game of chess where you declare your game strategy with you opponent in advance of the game. You just wouldnt do it, its not sensible even if you think its water tight!

[Rob79]

No, you are wrong there as I think you have been on a number of things you've posted in the past.
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As you wish.

I'm happy to defend things you think are incorrect (or make corrections) either here or via PM.

[travellingknob]

New Letter

Received the WG tongue in cheek letter a few weeks back but I've received another today on a much more specific subject. Without wanting to reveal the content in public I'm just wondering if others have received the same letter ? I'm surprised its not mentioned here so far but then as i say its more specific to my circumstances so most likely has limited distribution.
Sorry to be cryptic to those who haven't seen it but I'm sure you understand not everything is for the public domain

[slogger]

Yes..I assume quite a few people got it today.
I'm certainly up for it.

Received the WG tongue


in cheek letter a few weeks back but I've received another today on a much more specific subject. Without wanting to reveal the content in public I'm just wondering if others have received the same letter ? I'm surprised its not mentioned here so far but then as i say its more specific to my circumstances so most likely has limited distribution.
Sorry to be cryptic to those who haven't seen it but I'm sure you understand not everything is for the public domain

[SantaClaus]

Received the WG tongue in cheek letter a few weeks back but I've received another today on a much more specific subject. Without wanting to reveal the content in public I'm just wondering if others have received the same letter ? I'm surprised its not mentioned here so far but then as i say its more specific to my circumstances so most likely has limited distribution.
Sorry to be cryptic to those who haven't seen it but I'm sure you understand not everything is for the public domain

I think I know what it's about. Obviously anyone who receives such a letter, please keep to yourself.

Cheers

Santa.

[swede]

Ditto

Received the WG tongue in cheek letter a few weeks back but I've received another today on a much more specific subject. Without wanting to reveal the content in public I'm just wondering if others have received the same letter ? I'm surprised its not mentioned here so far but then as i say its more specific to my circumstances so most likely has limited distribution.
Sorry to be cryptic to those who haven't seen it but I'm sure you understand not everything is for the public domain

Same here. Bring it on!!!!

[eek]

Glad to see things are starting to proceed again...

[reckless]

Letter

The suspense is killing - I might go home at lunch-time to see what it's all about!
Good to see some pending action again.
Onwards and upwards.

[smalldog]

The suspense is killing - I might go home at lunch-time to see what it's all about!
Good to see some pending action again.
Onwards and upwards.

Ive just got my address updated by the MP team, missing some letters. Cant stand the suspense!!

[nevergiveup]

The suspense is killing - I might go home at lunch-time to see what it's all about!
Good to see some pending action again.
Onwards and upwards.

No letter for me yesterday or today. Did get the other letter a few weeks ago

Darn. Could do with a bit of good news!