Category Archives: Tax Investigations

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 target E-Traders, Private Tutors and VAT Defaulters

New tax investigation campaigns targeting VAT defaulters, private tutors and e-marketplaces will be launched by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) over the next year. HMRC will use cutting-edge tools such as “web robot” software to search the internet and find … Continue reading

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HMRC Trial Single Tax Compliance Process

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced trials of a Single Compliance Process for tax enquiries across a range of taxes. By simplifying and standardising the process for compliance checks HMRC believe they will “improve customer experience” and reduce costs … Continue reading

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HMRC Targets Construction Industry tax abuse

HM Revenue & Customs has confirmed it is taking on an extra 100 officers to target tax abuses in the construction industry. HMRC said it is doubling the number of specialist officers cracking down on labour providers who fail to … Continue reading

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A new potential tax investigation thread?

How many seemingly straight forward changes in forms from HMRC carry the potential for information collation leading to a tax investigation? Well, later this year you will find that your solicitor, or property conveyance person, will be required to file … Continue reading

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Accountant to face jail over investigation tip-off

This employment tax expert warns all readers of the increased use of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (PoCA) by police and government agencies that has been highlighted by the recent case of Kishor Doshi, director of Sunderland accountancy and … Continue reading

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Bribery Act 2010 – implementation delayed

The Bribery Act 2010, that was due to come into force in April 2011, has been delayed according to the Ministry of Justice. Under the Act the Secretary of State must publish guidance about procedures that relevant commercial organisations can … Continue reading

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200% tax penalties for offshore tax evasion?

Anyone hiding money offshore could face new penalties of up to 200 per cent, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have warned. From 6 April 2011 HMRC will increase their potency as far as tax investigations are concerned with increased penalties … Continue reading

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Tax Investigation Settlements – fair for all?

We’ve all heard the stories about how big businesses seem to get the best deals when it comes to dealing with HMRC following tax investigations, well, the National Audit Office (NAO) is going to investigate how HMRC reach settlements with … Continue reading

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