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Whistleblowing: the good, the bad and the ugly

To protect against some of the risks identified above, prospective whistleblowers may wish to consider the following practical steps: 1.Legal advice:Seek legalSee more

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Where’s the Duty of Care

WEBIs HMRC really concerned about the welfare of the taxpayer? Nick Davies does some digging through HMRC’s own resources…. Readers may recall my article on behalf of …

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Navigating NMW compliance for a fair future

WEBIn conclusion, navigating NMW compliance is a crucial responsibility for employers in today’s landscape. The risks and consequences of noncompliance have become …

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“HMRC has digital health businesses in its sights” by Matthew …

WEBCompanies working in the sector should check workers’ employment status, warns Matthew Sharp. After a pause in compliance activity during the Covid-19 pandemic, HMRC is …

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What to do if you receive an Information Notice

WEBThe short answer is yes. HMRC can charge a £300 penalty, followed by daily penalties of up to £60 a day for each day that you do not comply. If a person carelessly or …

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How to successfully complain to HMRC HMRC: Tax Investigations

WEBYou should address your complaint to the office or officer dealing with the matter and head the email or letter ‘Tier one complaint’ so there can be no doubt as to the nature of your …

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S e e i n g re a s o n

WEBS e e i n g re a s o n The tribunal is the arbiter of fact when it comesto the reasonable excuse defence, says Robin Williamson, who explains all withreference to some recent

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W h i st l e b l owi n g : t h e go o d , t h e b a d a n d t h e u g l y

WEBTh e u gl y In sectors other than tax, such as health and safety, it is easy to see why someone would have a personal interest in blowingthe whistle – to prevent

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Where’s the safeguarding

WEBDespite the decrease in numbers driven by the pandemic, this still represents an awful lot of high-level and prolonged stress. We have now made a further FOI request as we …

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“Nailed it!” Les Howard,partner in vatadvice.org, a specialist VAT

WEB“Nailed it!” Les Howard,partner in vatadvice.org, a specialist VAT practice based in Cambridgeshire

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Putting your head above the parapet HMRC: Tax Investigations

WEBWithin the realms of tax investigations, I have often heard clients say that they are putting their heads above the parapet when they make a voluntary disclosure to HMRC. …

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Is the taxman’s word his bond

WEBMala Kapacee highlights a troubling case involving an HMRC-approved tax scheme that caused huge anxiety when the Revenue changed its mind. In my role as a tax …

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W i t n e s s e v i d e n c e : g e t t i n g i t r i g h t

WEBevidence bundle. Explain that they will be cross-examined by HMRC. This is not normally aggressive. But a witness will be unsettled by what sounds like an accusation of wrong …

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HMRC has digital health businesses in its sights

WEBHMRC has digital health businesses in its sights Companies working in the sector should check workers’ employment status, warns Matthew Sharp

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COP9 case study – the conclusion HMRC: Tax Investigations

WEBCOP9 case study – the conclusion. In the final part of his three-part series, Anton Lane concludes the tale of Scott and a COP9 disclosure Six months of Scott’s life had passed …

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“Improve… or else!” by Mark McLaughlin CTA (Fellow) ATT (Fellow) …

WEBMark McLaughlin looks at penalties for errors in tax returns, etc. attributable to someone other than the taxpayer, and possible future sanctions against tax advisers.

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I wish to register a complaint!

WEBHMRC’s approach Some insight into how complaints are dealt with can be found in the HMRC manuals, particularly the Complaint Handling Guidance manual and the …

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Wi l l yo u b e re a s o n a b l e

WEBreasonable excuse for the late filing of their tax return. This has resulted in relatively extensive case law on the subject. HMRC guidance (in its Compliance Handbook …

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