HMRC
Under pressure UK taxman facing more High Court challenges
Taxpayers are fighting back against the more aggressive and dogmatic approach being taken by HM Revenue & Customs, according to law firm RPC.
Naming and shaming tax avoiders doesn’t work
The threat of having their names made public does not stop people and companies from avoiding paying tax, a report commissioned by HM Revenue & Customs has found.
Best Practice | 3 Jul 18
Higher offshore tax evasion penalties explained
The UK taxman has updated its factsheet on how it calculates new penalties for offshore tax evasion involving income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax.
Best Practice | 8 Jun 18
Tax investigators could get greater search warrant powers
The UK’s Serious Fraud Office and HM Revenue & Customs could be given the right to apply for a search warrant independently of the police under modernisation plans.
IFA and ex-rugby star sentenced for £2.4m film tax scam
An independent financial adviser, a former police officer, a city trader and a former Welsh-international rugby player have all been given jail sentences for their roles in a £2.4m (€2.7m, $3.2m) film tax scam after an investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).