Beating the tax man

[NotAllThere]

One used to be allowed to beat one's wife as long as the stick was no thicker than one's thumb... maybe the same law applies to Tax Collectors.

It's the reverse for tax collectors - you're only allowed to beat them with sticks thicker than your thumb.

[Chugnut]

So if we don't play baseball and don't beat people in our spare time we are safe?

Yep. You can also invoke your substitution clause and have "Shoeless" Joe Jackson (other baseball players are available) to help with any IR35 issues.

[BrilloPad]

Depends upon whether its use is "wholly and exclusively required in the performance of the business".

So if we don't play baseball and don't beat people in our spare time we are safe?

[VectraMan]

Is using a baseball bat classed as evasion or avoidance?

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.

[Chugnut]

Is using a baseball bat classed as evasion or avoidance?

Depends upon whether its use is "wholly and exclusively required in the performance of the business".

[oracleslave]

Is using a baseball bat classed as evasion or avoidance?

Sounds more like retribution

[DimPrawn]

When does your case come up in court?

I do hope Mr Brannigan and his HMRC chums are reading this.

I'm far too slippery for that.

[Diver]

Is using a baseball bat classed as evasion or avoidance?

Touche

[BrilloPad]

Is using a baseball bat classed as evasion or avoidance?

When does your case come up in court?

I do hope Mr Brannigan and his HMRC chums are reading this.

[Advocate]

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.

[DimPrawn]

Is using a baseball bat classed as evasion or avoidance?