She told the Independent newspaper that such a committee could hear evidence from companies in secret, meaning that companies would not be able to hide their tax affairs behind confidentiality rules.

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But rather than trying to bend the rules, many should-be taxpayers just hide.

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Among the many reasons why we have the best legal system in the world is because we incorporate such humane rules as this: The law provides a duty to disclose and the employer cannot hide material facts without adverse consequences.

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