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  1. Peter Parker

    The Story of the late Dr Peter Clyne

    I can think of at least four reasons: 1. The Everest excuse, ie 'I did it because it was there' 2. An obsession with 'getting the last dollar out' that extends beyond what is efficient. Eg rather than getting 95% of your tax deductions through an orthodox application of the rules all for...
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    The Story of the late Dr Peter Clyne

    Which he more or less said in his 1969 book, which contains such things as: - drawing a distinction between evasion and avoidance - complete honesty (inconsistent statements in media etc WILL be found out) - moderation - aim low - don't disguise what you're doing in fancy language as 'C'...
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    The Story of the late Dr Peter Clyne

    Thanks Sunstone, Today I picked up 'Adventures in Tax Avoidance' by Peter Clyne (written 1969) from an op-shop in Ringwood. Cost $6 (which included a bundle of 5 other books). A google search reavealed a Monash Uni website which mentioned it as being somewhat rare and/or historically...
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    The Story of the late Dr Peter Clyne

    To me he sounds like a crafty old bludger (too clever by half) who has nothing to blame for his predicament but himself, while families on $40, 50 or 60k per year pay more than their fair share. Taking principles of 'abundance' on board, wouldn't he have been wealthier if he devoted even...
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