Self assessment ad man wishes tax was simpler

The man who fronted adverts for the taxman has complained that the tax system is too complex

Written by Nicholas Neveling

He is the well-known face of HM Revenue Customs's 'Tax doesn't have to be taxing' advertising campaign, but now Adam Hart-Davis says he wishes tax was simpler.

The historian and BBC presenter has fronted the self-assessment filing returns campaign since 2002 and in an interview with Radio Five Live Hart-Davis said the system was too complicated, especially for the self-employed.

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He said a flat rate for tax would be easier to manage and generate more revenue. He described VAT as 'absurdly complicated'.

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