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.
Inappropriate triggers
The new powers contain inappropriate triggers, contributing to the lack of focus on the intended taxpayers.
Some taxpayers who should be caught are not, while innocent taxpayers may find themselves treated as serial tax avoiders, the report says.
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