Tax policy is likely to be a key focus of our next government

We need to do more with measures that help companies finance their activities

The result of the election means tax policy will be the subject of debate for some time. Picture: Getty

What a week. The result of the election means tax policy will be the subject of debate at home for some time.

Elsewhere, the EU Commission recently published its 100+ pages 2020 survey on tax policies in the European Union. It contained commentary on a number of member states’ policies, but one stood out.

Simple question: debt or equity funding? That’s what companies have to decide when seeking investment. If a company is debt financed ...