A counter argument would be that why would he take the risk that a Rebulican ex-tax inspector would whistle-blow (which none have in 19 years)? If his stated intent is to pay Income Tax at normal rates, why would he risk the PR disaster of fiddling his allowable expenses?
The article does say...
That's supposition. There's nothing in that article that says he doesn't do exactly what you say. He was talking to MPs, not HMRC. I have no evidence that suggests that he does give a full list of "allowable" expenses to HMRC, but I haven't seen any evidence that he doesn't either.
I don't think his choice is because he can afford to make it. I suspect it's more to do with the fact that he'd cop even more stick if he chose not to. Of course I'd like the choice, but economically it makes no difference whether he chooses to pay it or is compelled to. I'm not making a...
I was referring exclusively to the financial point that had been raised, rather than seeking to give a complete list of the things that Republicans might disapprove of. The issue you raise would of course be one of the additional ones!
Hmmm. Source?
He may be acting like a philanthropist...
Charles has paid income tax on all income, including that from the Duchy, at normal rates since 1993.
However, there are two things that Republicans can legitimately complain about, imo:
1) This arrangement is voluntary. I guess he (or a successor) could reverse that decision, though it has...