08-11-2015, 10:03
question 2 is answered back in post 1085 i think with murrays statement to the First tier tribunal.
question 4 arsenal also used EBTs at one point but opted to settle up with HMRC back in 2005 i think. Celtic had one for juninho but again opted to declare it and pay the tax due. Rangers instead tried to cover up their usage and deceived the footballing authorities.
As for BDO they would they not be in an unusual position to appeal? HMRC are now the largest creditor and surely ALL the creditors will need to be consulted about a legal move? Murray perhaps could appeal on a personal basis i suppose when he receives his assessment but that would mean retracing the same route FTT/upper tribunal/COS - the latter who's decision is binding in scotland. The costs for either going to the supreme court would be hefty. And as sir charles says they will have to weigh up the gain of doing so. Guess we will just need to wait and see.
question 4 arsenal also used EBTs at one point but opted to settle up with HMRC back in 2005 i think. Celtic had one for juninho but again opted to declare it and pay the tax due. Rangers instead tried to cover up their usage and deceived the footballing authorities.
As for BDO they would they not be in an unusual position to appeal? HMRC are now the largest creditor and surely ALL the creditors will need to be consulted about a legal move? Murray perhaps could appeal on a personal basis i suppose when he receives his assessment but that would mean retracing the same route FTT/upper tribunal/COS - the latter who's decision is binding in scotland. The costs for either going to the supreme court would be hefty. And as sir charles says they will have to weigh up the gain of doing so. Guess we will just need to wait and see.