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What was troubling the tax man back in 1977 when Money Box first broadcast? Chairman of the Board of the Inland Revenue, Sir William Pile took the hot seat in our first ever programme, quizzed by presenters Louise Botting and Peter Hobday. Simplifying tax, competence and the sensitivity of tax inspectors were all on the agenda. So what's changed in the last 40 years and have HMRC got to grips with these early challenges? Adam Shaw and guests listen back to Sir William's Pile's interview and talk tax then and now.
On the panel are:
Yvette Nunn, Council Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation.
To let us know your thoughts, call 03700 100 444 between 1pm and 3.30pm on Wednesday 4 October, standard geographic charges from landlines and mobiles will apply. Or e-mail your questions and experiences to [email protected]
(Photo: Denis Healey, Chancellor of the Exchequer with wife Edna beside him)
Presenter: Adam Shaw
By BBC Radio 44.1
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What was troubling the tax man back in 1977 when Money Box first broadcast? Chairman of the Board of the Inland Revenue, Sir William Pile took the hot seat in our first ever programme, quizzed by presenters Louise Botting and Peter Hobday. Simplifying tax, competence and the sensitivity of tax inspectors were all on the agenda. So what's changed in the last 40 years and have HMRC got to grips with these early challenges? Adam Shaw and guests listen back to Sir William's Pile's interview and talk tax then and now.
On the panel are:
Yvette Nunn, Council Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation.
To let us know your thoughts, call 03700 100 444 between 1pm and 3.30pm on Wednesday 4 October, standard geographic charges from landlines and mobiles will apply. Or e-mail your questions and experiences to [email protected]
(Photo: Denis Healey, Chancellor of the Exchequer with wife Edna beside him)
Presenter: Adam Shaw

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