More than 100 BBC stars face tax investigations by the HRMC
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/tv-radio/bbc-presenters-hmrc-tax-investigation-self-employment-a7351341.html
This article discusses the presenters who avoided paying tax from over a decade ago until now. From 2006 to 2013 some presenters incorrectly defined themselves as 'self employed'. The BBC announced 85 of its star were moved onto staff contracts so there is no suggestion that any of them deliberately avoided paying tax or anything illegal.
- The corporation had paid more than 120 stars in excess of £150,000
- 131 staff were going to be given staff contracts
- The HRMC investigation came tom light following the ruling on a tax tribunal
I believe we need to ensure we expose people trying to break the law especially in high end jobs like this. The BBC are suppose to be for the people but this has seriously contradicted this belief and the traditions of the institution. Also, we need highly skilled journalists to investigate and collaborate their findings with other journalists to make a solid report exposes the tax evaders.
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