Originally posted by ads1980
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Dear xxxx,
I have been directed to a consultation document called 'Tackling marketed tax avoidance' (link below). In summary the proposals are for any tax payer in dispute with HMRC to pay the tax estimated by HMRC first and then fight his/her corner in a tribunal. Where as currently the tax payer can appeal and the case may go to court if a settlement cannot be found.
This may well force the tax payer into bankruptcy before they can attempt to justify their position with HMRC in Court. This will certainly destroy families and adversely affect the economy. Meanwhile foreign companies pay corporation tax in the single figures and HMRC do nothing.
I know that when dealing with HMRC the tax payer is assumed guilty and has to prove innocence but this proposal goes way too far.
I would be very interested in your thoughts
https://www.gov.uk/government/upload..._avoidance.pdf
Yours sincerely,
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