Category Archives: Penalties

Name and Shame information for Tax Evaders

In light of current tax investigations by HMRC, it is worth reminding you guys of the ability of HMRC to Name and Shame Tax Evaders HMRC can publish the following information, unless doing so would prejudice an ongoing criminal investigation … Continue reading

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Plumbers arrested in HMRC Tax Investigation Crackdown

HMRC Tax Investigation into plumbers has begun in ernest Five plumbers have been arrested and around 600 are under civil investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for failing to pay the right amount of tax. The arrests and investigations … Continue reading

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HMRC Tax Penalties Slammed

The nature and definition of a “reasonable excuse” with respect to tax issues has been highlighted by Geraint Jones QC (who oversaw 4 hearings into late payment penalties imposed by HMRC). Accountancy Age reports that he found in favour of … Continue reading

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HMRC Late Filing Penalties even if no tax to pay!

HMRC have come out fighting when it comes to filing self assessment returns on time. The £100 late filing penalty is to be dispensed with and from October 2011, the last date for filing a paper return for 2010-11, four … Continue reading

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