This was posted on Reddit yesterday: I work on the Undeclared Partner remit for HMRC Benefits and Credits. Basically, I check single tax credit claims
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1.25 million UK companies won’t pay tax this year and HMRC does not know why
The Office for Budget Responsibility looked at the issue of incorporation in its report linked to the Autumn Statement. In there it noted that (page
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Trust could be restored in HMRC, but a revolution is required
As I mentioned recently, I am giving evidence to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Responsible Taxation in parliament this morning on the subject of
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The chance of transfer mispricing occurring is much higher than HMRC imply by their tax gap statistics
I have often made the point that it is impossible that UK tax abuse can be as low as HMRC claims. I have been asked
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How do we build public trust in HMRC?
The All Party Parliamentary Group on Responsible Tax is holding the following event: How do we build public trust in HMRC? 10am, Wednesday 16th November
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Don’t be confused by reports that tax abuse by the wealthy is being investigated: the tax gap is flourishing
The National Audit Office issued a report yesterday that suggested that one in three of the richest people in Britain is under investigation by HM
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Why didn’t HMRC try to beat exploitation in the gig economy? Was there a deliberate blind eye turned?
I am delighted that it has today been ruled that Uber’s drivers are employees of the company and not self employed contractors. The decision is
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The corporation tax shortfall was completely predictable
Everyone seems surprised that corporation tax receipts in September fell short. I confess I am not sure why. As I showed in 2014 corporation tax
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HMRC’s tax gap says payroll compliance has improved – as ministers announce a crack down
From the Guardian this morning: From the HMRC Tax Gap report press release yesterday: This year’s tax gap figures highlight the positive impact that HMRC’s
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