On today’s Your Call, we’ll speak with the group that has successfully pressured multinationals to pay taxes. In the United States , the conversation is dominated by the deficit, while tax loopholes are rarely mentioned. A recent study found that tax havens cost state governments in the US $40 billion a year. What will it take to raise awareness about tax dodgers? Join us at 10 or email feedback@yourcallradio.org. How are tax havens affecting the economy? It’s Your Call, with Rose Aguilar and you.
Guests:
Steve Wamhoff, legislative director with Citizens for Tax Justice
Liam Thompson, activist with UK Uncut
Carl Gibson, co-founder of US Uncut
Gan Golan, co-founder of the Flip The Debt Campaign
Web Resources:
BBC: Starbucks agrees to pay more corporation tax
US PRIG: The Hidden Cost of Offshore Tax Havens
US PRIG: Corporate Tax Loopholes
Truthout: Private Jet as Security Write-Off? 10 Most Insane Tax Loopholes