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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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Phasing out of National Insurance number cards continues

Traditionally HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has notified individuals of their National Insurance number for the first time by sending them a plastic National Insurance number card. Last year, as part of the Government’s Spending Challenge, the Chancellor announced that … 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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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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Business Record Checks Now!!!

Despite HMRC announcing that they would report on the outcome of the Business Records Check consultation on 31 March, we have seen the first letters being issued by HMRC, trying to arrange a meeting to carry out a Business Records … Continue reading

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New Advisory Fuel Rates

Company cars – advisory fuel rates from 1 March 2011 These rates apply to all journeys on or after 1 March 2011 until further notice, allowing them to reflect fuel prices more quickly. For one month from the date of … Continue reading

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HMRC disclosure plan for plumbers

HMRC have announced that they will allow plumbers and people in associated trades to declare their unpaid taxes for the past five years but this will be different from previous amnesties such as the Tax Health Plan (THP) and Liechtenstein … Continue reading

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Self Employed Targetted

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has launched a campaign to target and crack down on suspected fraudulent tax credit claims from the self-employed. Letters have started to land on the doorsteps of 12,000 self-employed people who are claiming tax credits. … Continue reading

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