QuoteOriginally posted by: katastrofa" It is good to know what is better not to do."Yes. While we're at it, can someone explain me how to hack ATMs?Just so that I don't do it by mistake.You are very unlikely to do it by mistake which is unfortunately not the case for taxes.

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: katastrofaLegal as in "Put any income which isn't from this employment into someone else's name."?Oh dear.Well, I do not mind (and I am certainly not responsible) if anyone mentions not only legal ways in the thread I started. It is good to know what is better not to do...

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: chewwyI have reported this thread to HMRC.My dear excessively concerned friend, I am asking whether there are LEGAL ways of paying less taxes to avoid doubts.One perfectly legal way is to work only a part of tax year and spend another part enjoying life. This way you ef...

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: MHillYou need an accountant, not a quant!Can you recommend any good accountants' forum then?QuoteOriginally posted by: MHillTry and find ways to raise your lower earnings threshold (is there anything effecting this limit that you can choose to pay via self-assesment?). ...

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I am on permanent role with PAYE giving away almost half of my income, I cannot switch to a contract. Are there any reasonable/legitimate ways to keep a taxman happy for less?

QuoteOriginally posted by: liamToastmasters is free to attend so do that to.They are not free, although I would be glad if you prove me wrong.

I remember there was a website comparing performance of different pension plans from all the providers, filtrable by period, sector etc. but I cannot find it anymore.Can anyone help please?

QuoteOriginally posted by: Hansihttp://www.london.dalecarnegie.co.uk/ ?Thank you Hansi but I did not find any presentation training on their website, please correct me if I am wrong.And more ideas are welcome.

...apart from Toasmasters as you only have to speak for few minutes out of couple of hours meeting. Thank you.