The whole nonsense about taxes being a big burden on the rich has been one of great societal burdens. At least one rich guy has found that out, giving up the search for the Holy Grail of low tax countries. And wouldn’t you know it, it was John Cleese himself.

Courtesy of Citizens for Tax Justice:

Actor John Cleese, most famous for his central role in the British comedy group Monty Python, has decided to move back to Great Britain from Monaco, after concluding that the tax benefits of moving to the tax haven last year were not worth it after all. The actor’s return to Great Britain provides a high profile counterpoint to the false narrative that “high” taxes are driving wealthy people to migrate to low-tax jurisdictions, like Florida in the United States, or like Monaco, Russia or Bermuda for the globe trotting set.

Just letting these low lifes move back with no consequences is unfortunate. They should at least be forced to do some public service — like clean some bed pans at a hospital to see what real work is like.