That's what I don't get, the gubmint is saying GOOGLES U R EVIL and AMAYZIN U R NORTY but if these loopholes exist, close them
I mean surely the whole point of a capitalist system is to make as much money as you can without losing it or going to prison? Don't start whaaing because they've dodged your shitty tax laws, just make the shitty tax laws less shitty. If someone said to me 'hey man, here's a legal way to not pay any tax' of course I'd go for it.

BUT I DUNNO COS I DUNNO ABOUT LAWS INNIT
( Theoban What of it, Fri 17 May 2013, 11:25, 1 reply, 12 years ago)

Theo has it precisely, folks.
If it's legal and you don't like it, make it illegal or shut up
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Fri 17 May 2013, 11:30, Reply)

They don't want to make it illegal because they'll lose all the buisnesses.
Amazon will throw away 4 billion turnover if they have to pay a hundred million extra a year, that's a fact.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 17 May 2013, 11:32, Reply)

It's teh same with Starbucks
They would shut down every single store in the UK without hesitation.

see also, any bank.
(Bazongaloid, Fri 17 May 2013, 11:34, Reply)

The real problem is they'll change the flow of money and tax liabilities quicker than the law can be changed.
Probably before HRMC can even send them a new bill.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 17 May 2013, 11:36, Reply)

So don't go on the bloody Guardian and start calling Google 'evil' then
It's just a PR stunt, 'look we are trying to make corporations pay tax'
While doing absolutely fuck all because having them in the country is better than not having them
GAH I HATE EVERYTHING
SMASH THE STATE
( Theoban What of it, Fri 17 May 2013, 11:46, Reply)