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Waterloo Evening Courier in Waterloo, Iowa

02 Jun 1926

Page 12

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Waterloo Evening Courier

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Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1926

Page

12

British Treasury hunts tax dodger on Channel Islands

A Treasury probe centers on Sir Robert Houston, famed shipowner who shifted domicile to Jersey before death to escape taxes. The Channel Islands enjoy special status, paying no income tax and with low duties, sparking renewed debate on whether they should contribute to UK expenditures.

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Wealth tax dodge sparks treasury worry over death duties

The Channel Islands attract British retirees to cut income tax and death duties, a trend that could cost the treasury if pursued widely. Sir Robert Houston’s case prompts scrutiny of wealth and death duties, with potential revenue losses estimated between £2,000,000 and £3,000,000. The shipowner’s actions draw sharp editorial scorn for exploiting wealth while avoiding patriotic responsibilities.

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Taxation claim on estate and domicile doubts

The text discusses characters like Winston Churchill doubting domiciliary qualification, suggesting the exchequer may tax the entire estate despite domicile. It mentions Sir Robert Houston and a potential drive to expose tax fugitives in the Channel Islands. The passage also oddly references ammonia and fertilizer made from dead locusts in the Argenting.

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