Four types of tax evaders targeted in HMRC campaign
By Will Grahame-Clarke, 11 Oct 17
Tax investigators are ramping up the pressure on tax evaders with a ‘spotters guide’ identifying four types of offenders they are focusing on as a priority.
Systematic
These are structures often deliberately set up to aid evasion, sometimes using quite complex strategies. These evaders run a real risk of criminal investigation and potential prosecution.
A variety of justifications were given for evasion. These included claims that the amounts in question were insignificant in comparison to big businesses. Others said ‘It’s normal practice in my industry’ or the optimistic ‘I pay enough tax already’. Sadly one said ‘My business would go bust if I paid the correct tax’.
