Bankruptcy

[psychocandy]

And also pretty damned rich coming from somebody not averse to claiming JSA when in between contracts (yes I get that it's legal/above boardallowed/blah blah but it doesn't sit right with me for a presumably well-renumerated contractor to claim something that is intended for people with genuine hardships, just cos you're waiting to land your next contract).

Personal opinion of yours. No-one forcing you.

Its not for people with hardship its for people out of work and seeking a job which is why, its not means-tested.

Some of you lot need to visit some of the less salubrious regions in the uk and smell the coffee. There are literally thousands and thousands of people who claim benefits and who have never worked, and never intend to. Fraudulently claiming benefits is their life.

Yet because I do something perfectly legally its not right.

Also, as someone pointed out once, dont we all use the tax laws to our advantage where we can? How many of you structure your tax affairs in such a way so that you pay more tax because you deem it fair? Not many I guess.

[speling bee]

OK. Fair enough. BP I apologise. Of course, I dont know your situation.

I do have a thing about people taking the easy way out with things like bankrupcy (my own brother tried it) but in your case I apologise unreservedly for being unfair to you.

How about taking the easy way out by claiming JSA?

[speling bee]

OK. Fair enough. BP I apologise. Of course, I dont know your situation.

I do have a thing about people taking the easy way out with things like bankrupcy (my own brother tried it) but in your case I apologise unreservedly for being unfair to you.

CUK Rule 1: Never apologise.

[psychocandy]

Go and read this http://forums.contractoruk.com/accou...ct-2008-a.html paying attention to the suicides and divorces this has already caused people.

Then either apologise or be prepared for a very hard life on this forum.....

OK. Fair enough. BP I apologise. Of course, I dont know your situation.

I do have a thing about people taking the easy way out with things like bankrupcy (my own brother tried it) but in your case I apologise unreservedly for being unfair to you.

[d000hg]

WHS

I'm all for a bit of baiting the BN66 collective when it's politicising, but this is an individual case looking for specific help in a very difficult situation, and what's more a CUK member of good standing.

WHS apart from the last bit.

[captainham]

WHS

I'm all for a bit of baiting the BN66 collective when it's politicising, but this is an individual case looking for specific help in a very difficult situation, and what's more a CUK member of good standing.

And also pretty damned rich coming from somebody not averse to claiming JSA when in between contracts (yes I get that it's legal/above boardallowed/blah blah but it doesn't sit right with me for a presumably well-renumerated contractor to claim something that is intended for people with genuine hardships, just cos you're waiting to land your next contract).

[speling bee]

Go and read this http://forums.contractoruk.com/accou...ct-2008-a.html paying attention to the suicides and divorces this has already caused people.

Then either apologise or be prepared for a very hard life on this forum.....

WHS

I'm all for a bit of baiting the BN66 collective when it's politicising, but this is an individual case looking for specific help in a very difficult situation, and what's more a CUK member of good standing.

[eek]

So bail out owing tax which the rest of us have to pay ultimately and keep your pension for old age?

Wonder why everyone doesnt do it? :-)

Go and read this http://forums.contractoruk.com/accou...ct-2008-a.html paying attention to the suicides and divorces this has already caused people.

Then either apologise or be prepared for a very hard life on this forum.....

[speling bee]

So he would go bankrupt by caving in and giving all his money to HMRC in this case?

I don't know Brillo's situation, but if his assets exceed his liabilities, then he's solvent (I think).

[d000hg]

If he has debts that he cannot pay, then that is what the bankruptcy laws are for.

Of course, you could just leave him be, as he's obviously in a tough spot and asking for help in a professional forum.

So he would go bankrupt by caving in and giving all his money to HMRC in this case?