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HMRC Charter – well actually it’s Your Charter

How many meetings did it take to come up with this little gem, backwards and forwards it went the language changed and in certain circumstances toned down – what may you wonder caused such debate, well it’s “Your Charter”. Am … Continue reading

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HMRC powers – intimidation, threats – they are like kids in a sweet shop!

I was talking to a VAT colleague of mine who was commiserating with me about the fact that the Inland Revenue have got “all these new powers” and the fact that Customs have had them for years. The reason for … Continue reading

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Taxpayers to charge MP’s interest on overdue accounts

How refreshing that would be – taxpayers being able to charge “credit card” interest charges (when is this issue going to be addressed – 16%, 21% and the base rate is…) on those MP’s who are at it again – … Continue reading

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Knock at the door – it’s an HMRC investigation

How many people have actually bothered to look at HMRC’s new compliance powers – brief look, saw the headlines – well unfortunately the devil is in the detail, as they say. So picture the scenario, you’re up to your eyeballs … Continue reading

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Employment status and HMRC’s fairy tales

As employment status is not black or white, nor is it defined in legislation then HMRC seem to think that it is a fantasy world where no one can be self employed, especially in the construction industry. There can be … Continue reading

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HMRC Enquiry?

HMRC Compliance visits – every company should be absolutely scared witless about what HMRC are doing. They are going to spend an unprecedented £1billion on HMRC enquiry compliance visits to companies in order to collect additional PAYE & NIC. if … Continue reading

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