Is using a baseball bat classed as evasion or avoidance?
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I think it depends where... apparently the stomach area doesn't bruise as easily, also if you spray them with a hose first it helps.B00med! -
When does your case come up in court?Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostIs using a baseball bat classed as evasion or avoidance?
I do hope Mr Brannigan and his HMRC chums are reading this.
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostIs using a baseball bat classed as evasion or avoidance?

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I'm far too slippery for that.Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostWhen does your case come up in court?
I do hope Mr Brannigan and his HMRC chums are reading this.
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Sounds more like retributionOriginally posted by DimPrawn View PostIs using a baseball bat classed as evasion or avoidance?Comment
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Depends upon whether its use is "wholly and exclusively required in the performance of the business".Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostIs using a baseball bat classed as evasion or avoidance?Comment
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If he's invading your home, then that's now legal, so is avoidance. However if you set a trap or beat him whilst running away, then that's evasion.Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostIs using a baseball bat classed as evasion or avoidance?Will work inside IR35. Or for food.Comment
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So if we don't play baseball and don't beat people in our spare time we are safe?Originally posted by Chugnut View PostDepends upon whether its use is "wholly and exclusively required in the performance of the business".Comment
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Yep. You can also invoke your substitution clause and have "Shoeless" Joe Jackson (other baseball players are available) to help with any IR35 issues.Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostSo if we don't play baseball and don't beat people in our spare time we are safe?Comment
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