Supposedly “protecting the Exchequer” has given rise to a multitude of sins against the general taxpaying public. Here’s another, warns TaxationWeb’s ... Continue Reading
Mark McLaughlin warns that appeals against some penalties from HMRC could have unexpected and unwelcome outcomes. Introduction Penalties can be imposed by HM Revenue ... Continue Reading
Mark McLaughlin highlights a case in which HM Revenue and Customs was not given its own way when requesting information to check a taxpayer’s tax position. Introduction Taxpayers, ... Continue Reading
Mark McLaughlin points out that HMRC’s power to request information or documents may be wider than some taxpayers appreciate. Introduction Where a taxpayer ... Continue Reading
HMRC's overbearing predilection for treating taxpayer mistakes as deliberate is common knowledge amongst the profession. Tony Monger, Director of Tax Investigations ... Continue Reading
BKL's David Whiscombe explains why dates of issue and delivery of enquiry notices are important. HMRC have an unfettered right to enquire into any tax return ... Continue Reading
In the last of this short series, author and journalist Nick Morgan offers more ways to prove "Reasonable Care", to reduce penalties. The HMRC factsheet, Penalties ... Continue Reading
In part 2 of this short series, author and journalist Nick Morgan discusses how a taxpayer might prove he or she took "reasonable care" to mitigate penalties. How ... Continue Reading
Author and journalist Nick Morgan explains HMRC's approach to penalties for inaccuracies in returns and other documents, in this short series. What is ‘Reasonable ... Continue Reading
