HMRC powers worrying for taxpayers
By Tom Carnegie, 6 Dec 17
Concern has been raised about the lack of effective safeguards in place for taxpayers, as HM Revenue and Customs continues to develop broader powers to seek payments.
Alternative safeguards
The lack of appeal rights means other safeguards have become more important.
The report said: “As a general principle, it is unsatisfactory if powers are granted in an unfocused manner on the basis that a broad power conferred by legislation will be tempered by the way in which it is administered.”
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