HMRC raids grave for untaxed cash

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News from financial fools beyond the help of even the Government's basic advice service. Today, two canny citizens try to cheat death and taxes.

HMRC Uncovers Untaxed Money in Grave A businessman planned to leave £140,000 in his aunt's grave for 20 years to avoid tax. Tax inspectors were tipped off and obtained permission from the priest to recover their £50,000 share. The unnamed man was going to leave the money in the grave up to the time limit for tax investigations. Want more of the grisly tale? Click here   What about this timeless query from Yahoo Answers.....

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