Comments on: Her Majesty’s “Unexplained Wealth Orders” go too far

By: Bill Poser

Bill Poser — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 17:30:33 +0000

India has a “disproportionate assets” law which has been used against corrupt politicians. The late Chief Minister of the state of Tamil Nadu, Jayalalithaa, was convicted of violating this law. This might make a good case study for the pros and cons of such laws.

By: Regret

Regret — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 17:29:30 +0000

In reply to Canvasback. Start with the Queen.

By: Marriss

Marriss — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 08:57:41 +0000

… U.S. income taxes work much the same way.

You are REQUIRED to report & document all your income to the government — and formally attest to the accuracy of your reports (tax return)

5th Amendment rights against self-incrimination are totally abolished under U.S. tax laws.

Tax officials have broad authority to independently seize your assets on mere suspicion of inadeqaute tax reporting of your income — the burden of proof is upon you to prove that any allegations made by tax officials are false.

By: Canvasback

Canvasback — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 18:51:48 +0000

How very British. The Queen has an absolute right to her taxes. The burden of proof gets no hearing. A 5th Amendment is for Americans. No matter, we don’t intend to prosecute any underlying crime. As long as you keep regular with your payments.