John Menadue. Early tax avoidance: the window tax

Holidaying in Bath, I came across an early example of tax avoidance. A window tax was introduced in the UK in 1696. It was believed to be a progressive tax on the assumption that the wealthy property owners had larger houses and more windows. But the tax avoiders found a way around the problem…fill in … Continue reading John Menadue. Early tax avoidance: the window taxContinue reading ยป