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The Regulation of Tax Avoidance
Tax avoidance is an area of law that changes frequently, and is subject to close scrutiny.Tax practitioners are expected to understand the legislative and regulatory frameworks that apply, so as to recognise their obligations, and the obligations of their clients to behave responsibility.This book focuses on the ways in which tax avoidance has been combated in the UK. The concept of "tax avoidance", and how it has been developed in legislation and case law, is clearly explained. The author also provides practical guidance with regard to the application of the supply side measures (from DOTAS (Disclosure of Tax Avoidance Schemes) to POTAS (Promoters of Tax Avoidance Schemes). The first part of the book looks primarily at the relevant legal developments, highlighting the relevant cases throughout.Part Two covers the supply side measures that have been introduced, from DOTAS onwards, including the penalty regime, with the aim of seeking to dissuade individuals and businesses from engaging in tax avoidance practices.The measures applying to both indirect and direct taxes are covered.This authoritative title will help advisers to avoid falling foul of these regulations and ensure that their reputation as a provider of tax advice remains 'clean'.
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Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak and Dogs
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Brutally honest as well as poetic' DOLLY ALDERTON 'Necessary, urgent and totally original' AFUA HIRSCH'Essential reading for men of all ages' CALEB FEMISomeone once asked me how I'd want to be remembered.I said, 'As the boy who grew.'Love is a gift, isn't it?From our early childhood years to growing up and pairing off, it's a feeling we chase knowing we're better off with it.But what if love is claustrophobic and conflicting? And what if at the same time we're chasing addictions to drugs, drink, sex and chaos?Diagnosed twice with ADHD, Jordan Stephens found his teens and twenties a whirl of career success and nurturing friendships but also a brutal pattern of self-harm, hedonism, destructive coping mechanisms and heartbreak.When he tried to live up to his own damaged expectations and his world exploded, he stepped away from his previous existence completely and allowed himself to explore the pain he'd repressed his entire life. Unsparingly digging into the fear, tenderness and trauma he carried in his body and mind, and the confusing assumptions of what a young man should be, Jordan Stephens discovers what it means to be a modern man, why we should all open ourselves up to life, and how the price we pay for love in all its forms is worth it.
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Going on a Meditation Retreat : Embracing Silence to Cultivate Mindfulness and Compassion
This book provides a straightforward, accessible guide to going on a silent meditation retreat. Written by experienced retreat facilitators, the book presents a mix of Buddhist wisdom, insights from modern psychology and mindfulness research, and personal accounts from meditators who have attended retreats with them in the last 30 years.The chapters provide advice on preparing for the retreat, such as booking and what to pack, and offer practical day-to-day guidance about how to sit whilst being kind to knee, back or other physical issues.There is detailed information about how to work compassionately with the difficult thoughts or emotions and other challenges participants typically encounter on this kind of more intensive meditation programme, as well as how to cultivate joy, gratitude, compassion and balance.The focus is on in-person retreats but the book also offers some guidance for teaching and participating in online home retreats, a new development which has emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns. The book as is an invaluable resource for anyone considering going on a silent meditation retreat to step out of the often frantic and overwhelming round of day-to-day activity and find space for reflection.It will also be of use to mindfulness teachers or trainees who are required to go on retreat for qualification purposes and to current or trainee retreat facilitators.
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Going on a Meditation Retreat : Embracing Silence to Cultivate Mindfulness and Compassion
This book provides a straightforward, accessible guide to going on a silent meditation retreat. Written by experienced retreat facilitators, the book presents a mix of Buddhist wisdom, insights from modern psychology and mindfulness research, and personal accounts from meditators who have attended retreats with them in the last 30 years.The chapters provide advice on preparing for the retreat, such as booking and what to pack, and offer practical day-to-day guidance about how to sit whilst being kind to knee, back or other physical issues.There is detailed information about how to work compassionately with the difficult thoughts or emotions and other challenges participants typically encounter on this kind of more intensive meditation programme, as well as how to cultivate joy, gratitude, compassion and balance.The focus is on in-person retreats but the book also offers some guidance for teaching and participating in online home retreats, a new development which has emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns. The book as is an invaluable resource for anyone considering going on a silent meditation retreat to step out of the often frantic and overwhelming round of day-to-day activity and find space for reflection.It will also be of use to mindfulness teachers or trainees who are required to go on retreat for qualification purposes and to current or trainee retreat facilitators.
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What is an avoidance reaction?
An avoidance reaction is a behavioral response to a situation or stimulus that is perceived as threatening or anxiety-inducing. It involves actively avoiding or withdrawing from the source of discomfort in order to reduce feelings of fear or anxiety. This reaction can manifest in various ways, such as physically avoiding the situation, mentally disengaging from the source of distress, or using substances or activities to numb the uncomfortable feelings. Avoidance reactions are often seen in individuals with anxiety disorders, phobias, or post-traumatic stress disorder as a way to cope with perceived threats.
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Is there a timer for mindfulness training, meditation, yoga, and spirituality?
There is no set timer for mindfulness training, meditation, yoga, and spirituality as it varies from person to person. Some people may find it helpful to start with short sessions, such as 5-10 minutes, and gradually increase the duration as they become more comfortable. Others may prefer longer sessions right from the start. It's important to listen to your body and mind and find a timing that works best for you. The key is to be consistent and make it a regular practice in your daily routine.
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Can competition avoidance occur in intraspecific competition?
Yes, competition avoidance can occur in intraspecific competition. Intraspecific competition refers to competition between individuals of the same species for limited resources such as food, mates, or territory. In order to avoid direct competition, individuals may exhibit behaviors such as territoriality, resource partitioning, or altering their activity patterns to minimize encounters with competitors. These strategies can help reduce the intensity of competition and allow individuals to coexist within the same population.
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How can one adjust the avoidance of tunnels?
One can adjust the avoidance of tunnels by gradually exposing themselves to the fear of tunnels through a process called desensitization. This can involve visualizing tunnels, looking at pictures of tunnels, and eventually physically approaching and entering tunnels in a controlled and safe manner. Seeking support from a therapist or counselor who specializes in anxiety and phobias can also be helpful in developing coping strategies and techniques to manage the fear of tunnels. Additionally, practicing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing and mindfulness can help to reduce anxiety and increase feelings of control in tunnel-related situations.
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The Educator’s Experience of Pathological Demand Avoidance : An Illustrated Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance and Learning
I realised EVERYTHING I was doing was wrong. I needed to learn. I needed to change. During Laura Kerbey's time teaching autistic children, she had a sudden realisation that those with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) are children like no other!None of her tried and tested autism strategies would work to help them focus or learn and most of her time was spent wondering, what am I doing wrong?If you feel the same, this short, easy-to-read guide is here to teach you everything you need to know from one educator to another.With an introduction to what PDA is followed by PDA tailored advice on how to connect with your student and create an autonomous, spontaneous environment that is personalised for you both, this guide is here to ensure that you and your PDA student thrive!Illustrated by the popular Eliza Fricker and packed with entertaining anecdotes (including one about Jabba the Hut's poo), this go-to-guide contains everything you need to start implementing PDA friendly learning to help you connect with your student and help them make the most of their learning experience.
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Taxing Democracy : Understanding Tax Avoidance and Evasion
The integrity of tax systems as we know them are being challenged throughout the world. Tax avoidance schemes of various kinds are proving increasingly attractive and lucrative to wealthy individuals and large corporations. As governments fear the erosion of their tax base among those who are most able to contribute, the public is looking on, as one of its most public institutions attempts to re-invent itself through changing laws and administrative procedures. In this book, a number of experts develop the idea of responsive regulation in relation to taxation. They demonstrate how law in this area is undermining social norms and social norms are undermining law. A key factor in their analysis is the perception of justice. Explanations as to why the integrity of tax systems is under siege, and possible solutions, are examined.
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A Guide to the Collision Avoidance Rules
A Guide to the Collision Avoidance Rules is the essential reference to the safe operation of all vessels at sea.Published continuously since 1965, this respected and expert guide is the classic text for all who need to practically and legally understand and comply with ‘The Rules’.This seventh edition includes the full text of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, with practical discussion of the implications of the rules included alongside all updates seen over the years, including the most recent amendments which came into force in December 2007. The books sets out the ‘COLREGs’ with clear explanation of their meaning, and gives detailed examples of how the rules have been used in practice by seafarers, as well as excerpts from court judgments to illustrate how they have been interpreted in practice. Written for seagoing engineers, navigating officers, senior crew, cadets and those in training, plus ship operators, marine lawyers and anyone concerned with the safe operation of shipping, this is an essential reference at sea and on shore.
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Histories of Tax Evasion, Avoidance and Resistance
Tax evasion, tax avoidance and tax resistance are widespread phenomena in political, economic, social and fiscal history from antiquity through medieval, early modern and modern times.Histories of Tax Evasion, Avoidance and Resistance shows how different groups and individuals around the globe have succeeded or failed in not paying their due taxes, whether in kind or in cash, on their properties or on their crops.It analyses how, throughout history, wealthy and poor taxpayers have tried to avoid or reduce their tax burden by negotiating with tax authorities, through practices of legal or illegal tax evasion, by filing lawsuits, seeking armed resistance or by migration, and how state authorities have dealt with such acts of claim making, defiance, open resistance or elusion.It fills an important research gap in tax history, addressing questions of tax morale and fairness, and how social and political inequality was negotiated through taxation.It gives rich insights into the development of citizen-state relationships throughout the course of history.The book comprises case studies from Ancient Athens, Roman Egypt, Medieval Europe, Early Modern Mexico, the Ottoman Empire, Nigeria under British colonial rule, the United Kingdom of the early 20th century, Greece during the Second World War, as well as West Germany, Switzerland, Sweden and the United States in the 20th century, including transnational entanglements in the world of late-modern offshore finance and taxation.The authors are experts in fiscal, economic, financial, legal, social and/or cultural history.The book is intended for students, researchers and scholars of economic and financial history, social and world history and political economy. The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 license.
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What are meditation and mindfulness?
Meditation is a practice that involves focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. Mindfulness is a type of meditation that involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment. It involves being fully aware of your thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment. Both meditation and mindfulness have been shown to have numerous benefits for mental and physical well-being, including reducing stress, improving focus, and enhancing overall quality of life.
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Is loving-kindness meditation sufficient instead of mindfulness meditation?
Loving-kindness meditation and mindfulness meditation serve different purposes and can complement each other. While mindfulness meditation focuses on being present and aware of one's thoughts and feelings without judgment, loving-kindness meditation cultivates feelings of compassion and goodwill towards oneself and others. Both practices can be beneficial for overall well-being, and individuals may choose to incorporate both into their meditation routine for a more holistic approach to mental and emotional health. Ultimately, the effectiveness of each practice depends on the individual's specific needs and goals.
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What is the difference between mantra meditation and mindfulness meditation?
Mantra meditation involves focusing on a specific word, phrase, or sound to quiet the mind and cultivate a sense of inner peace. This repetition helps to anchor the mind and prevent distractions. On the other hand, mindfulness meditation involves being fully present in the moment, observing thoughts, feelings, and sensations without judgment. It emphasizes awareness of the present moment and acceptance of whatever arises. Both practices can help reduce stress and improve overall well-being, but they differ in their specific techniques and focuses.
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Can mindfulness meditation also have no benefit?
While mindfulness meditation has been shown to have numerous benefits for mental and physical well-being, it is possible that it may not have a positive impact on everyone. Some individuals may not find mindfulness meditation helpful due to personal preferences, lack of consistency in practice, or underlying mental health conditions that require additional support. It is important to recognize that mindfulness meditation is not a one-size-fits-all solution and that different practices or therapies may be more effective for some individuals.
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