Taxation has never been a topic of any great interest to me. As a businessperson, I appreciate the link between services and the money it takes to pay for them so. But aside from the odd moan about my dwindling bank balance, I’ve always just sat back passively and (I am tempted to use a colourful euphemism here, but I’ll resist) paid my way. That is, until I entered start-up life. It was then when I familiarised myself with the fundraising landscape for entrepreneurs here and abroad, realising how effective tax incentives can fuel cash-strapped fledgling SMEs. I had a…