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Gary Lineker wins £4.9mn tax appeal against UK government

Gary Lineker wins £4.9mn tax appeal against UK government. Lineker was accused of tax avoidance, but the tribunal ruled in his favor.

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  • Gary Lineker wins £4.9mn tax appeal against HMRC.
  • Lineker was accused of tax avoidance by charging through a company.
  • Lineker was a freelancer with direct contracts with BBC and BT Sport.
  • IR35 legislation does not apply as Lineker operated via a general partnership.
  • Lineker had paid more income tax than HMRC was asking him to pay.
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