The UK has the longest tax code in the world.
22,000 pages. 10 million words. More twists than a royal scandal—and far fewer tiaras.
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The world’s longest tax code.
At 22,000 pages and 10 million words, the UK tax code is longer than the Bible, all of Shakespeare, and Harry Potter combined—just with fewer plot twists and more penalties.
Jaffa Cakes are VAT-free.
Chocolate-covered biscuits are taxed, but cakes aren’t—so McVitie’s went to court. Their defense? Cakes go hard when stale, while biscuits go soft.
Beer was a business expense.
In the 1700s, bosses could deduct beer provided to workers. Today, you get instant coffee and a spreadsheet.