HMRC Discussion Document : Strengthening Tax Avoidance Sanctions & Deterrents

[DotasScandal]

Gotta "maximize the amount of tax due"...right?
It's HMRC's new mission statement, right there in their own documents for all to see.

[QCApproved]

Yes I mentioned this section before DR - is is the case that the settlement triggers it - is it part of the settlement or not to agree that the avoidance does not work or can it remain undecided ?

[difficulttimes]

Sounds like they are pushing everyone to the 2019 tax charge.. that's where they want all the contractors.

[neil99]

Strengthening Tax Avoidance Sanctions and Deterrents: A discussion document
https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...n_document.pdf


http://www.accountingweb.co.uk/tax/h...dance-enablers

Recruiters promoting public sector contracts that are allegedly outside or IR35. I wonder where that sits ? Given the PAYE/NIC liability falls on them or their clients.

[LondonManc]

If schemes are dead come 2019, surely it's better to lobby for proper taxation levels.

DotasScandal talked about the Singapore tax system - perhaps demonstrating the benefits of that would be better? Things like millions saved in NOT chasing scheme users, a simpler collection system, more money released into the home economy by contractors who can get the money out of their LtdCo more easily for example.

[DonkeyRhubarb]

Yes I mentioned this section before DR - is is the case that the settlement triggers it - is it part of the settlement or not to agree that the avoidance does not work or can it remain undecided ?

Don't know but anyone settling would need to be careful. There is certainly a potential trap there for the unwary.