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Have you ever cheated the taxman?


Poll started 25 March 2008:

Have you ever cheated the taxman?

Have you ever not declared earnings, left money in a hidden account, or not paid tax when you should? It is of course a crime, and being cracked down on ever more harshly. How widespread is tax evasion?

Which is the closest to your situation? Over your life have you knowingly:

A. Undeclared/Hidden substantial sums (£10,000s).  
 4% (216 votes)
B. Undeclared/Hidden big sums (£1,000s).  
 9% (439 votes)
C. Undeclared/Hidden some cash (£100s).  
 17% (852 votes)
D. Undeclared/Hidden small cash (less than £100).  
 16% (801 votes)
E. Nothing ever. I declare every penny.  
 53% (2613 votes)


Total Votes: 4921

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