There's been lots of talk in the media recently over Jimmy Carr's alleged tax dodging. Well actually it's not alleged; it's absolutely true. This morning, the man himself took to Twitter to make a serious apology, one devoid entirely of the wry tone usually associated with the comedian.
Earlier in the week it was revealed that Carr was using an offshore scheme that could cut his income tax to just one per cent. Outed by The Times - on the front page no less - we learned that the popular comedian was squirreling a staggering 3.3 million Pound per year into what's known as the K2 Scheme. Speaking with Roy lyness, director of Peak Performance Accountants, The Times accidentally stumbled upon Carr's tax avoidance. "How much is the highest amount you think we've got going through this solution?" said The Times interviewer, "£3.3 million. That's actually a well-known comedian... He's got his own company, it's making about £4-£4.5 million. He pays himself £100,000 salary and puts through £3.3 million," said Iyness.
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