No
holiday havens for wealthy tax cheats (Opens new window)
Wealthy tax cheats with overseas property are being targeted by a new
200 strong team of investigators and specialists, HM Revenue & Customs
has announced. The newly-formed team started work this month, bringing
together experts from across the department who will use new and innovative
risk assessment
techniques to identify areas where wealthy individuals are avoiding and
evading taxes and duties.
Be aware of email tax scams
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced that it will
be contacting millions of taxpayers over the coming months in connection
with PAYE (Pay As You Earn) tax bills. Taxpayers should be aware of internet
scams trying to exploit
those who think they may be eligible for a rebate. Emails claiming to
be from HMRC are advising people that they are
in line for a windfall, inviting them to provide personal details. HMRC's
position is clear - they only ever contact customers who are due a tax
refund in writing by post. HMRC don't use telephone calls, emails or
external companies
in these circumstances. If you receive an email claiming to be from HMRC,
please send it to
phishing@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk before deleting it permanently. HMRC is working closely with other law enforcement
agencies to target the criminals behind this serious crime and see them
brought to justice.
Taxman
urges employers to get paperwork in order (Opens new window)
Every year, employers send PAYE data to HM Revenue & Customs which gives details of employees' tax and National Insurance contributions. However, it is not always
accurate. This can cause problems for the employee, for example, incorrect amounts being deducted from their pay. It can also use up valuable employer time and money
putting the error right.
Taxpayer confidentiality in media
Several newspapers have run a story relating to leaked documents from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The picture presented is incomplete and
therefore fundamentally flawed but taxpayer confidentiality prevents us from correcting the story in detail. HMRC's Permanent Secretary for Tax
Dave Hartnett's long career in the tax service has been built on ensuring the right tax is paid by large businesses and individuals alike. HMRC
does not do 'sweetheart' deals.
Tutors
and coaches targeted in new tax campaign (Opens new window)
A campaign to target private tutors and coaches who have undeclared tax liabilities has been launched by HM Revenue & Customs. The Tax Catch
up Plan (TCP) is for people providing private lessons, regardless of whether they have a teaching qualification. It is aimed at those who profit
from tuition and coaching, as a main or secondary income, on which the correct tax has not been paid.
Follow @hmrcgovuk on Twitter
It is now almost a year since HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) posted its first official 'tweet' on Twitter, the popular microblogging service.
