Originally posted by webberg
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CLSO2 or Self Assessment 2018/19 for Loan declaration
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Originally posted by ChimpMaster View PostFor the part I've highlighted in bold I have a strong suspicion that HMRC will not let anything change their view that the LC is due if loans are not declared prior to that under CLSO2. I doubt there is anything substantial - in HMRC's view - about earlier years. Heck, they don't even care about years that closed and beyond enquiry time limits. To them it's all fair game.
We are told by HMRC (and have started to see) that loans settled under CLSO 2 will not be subject to the LC charge.
We are also told, face to face by HMRC officers, that even after the LC assessment is raised, they will not stop their enquiries into earlier years.
I'm aware that is at variance from opinions here, but it's what we have been told and I can see lots of reasons why it is true and almost no reasons why HMRC would abandon their earlier year enquiries.Best Forum Adviser & Forum Personality of the Year 2018.
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If you haven't settled by 5th April 2019 then you will be required to provide info on ALL loans by 30th Sept 2019.
LC19 makes absolutely no distinction between open and closed years.
Groups like BG will have to fight on two fronts:
1) appealing the underlying tax assessment
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2) appealing against LC19
My guess is HMRC will direct most of their fire power at (2) ie. making the loan charge stick. They won't want to get drawn into (1) which would mean litigating against dozens of schemes.Comment
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Given that 3 or perhaps 4 Tribunal cases will be heard this year on the original HMRC assessments, I suspect that HMRC is ready willing and able to to fight on all fronts.
The LC - if it works as claimed - collects money first and can be argued at leisure later.
You are though correct that BG and others have to deal with both.Best Forum Adviser & Forum Personality of the Year 2018.
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Originally posted by webberg View PostApologies but I don't quite follow what you are saying.
We are told by HMRC (and have started to see) that loans settled under CLSO 2 will not be subject to the LC charge.
We are also told, face to face by HMRC officers, that even after the LC assessment is raised, they will not stop their enquiries into earlier years.
I'm aware that is at variance from opinions here, but it's what we have been told and I can see lots of reasons why it is true and almost no reasons why HMRC would abandon their earlier year enquiries.Comment
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Originally posted by ChimpMaster View PostI completely agree with these points but I was not clear on what you meant by "The interaction between the DR charge and earlier years liability is a complex one".
As far as I know that's a unique scenario in tax law (or at least not one I've seen or dealt with before).
I am saying therefore that this has the capacity for "interpretation" and cock up in operation.Best Forum Adviser & Forum Personality of the Year 2018.
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Yes, it's a bit of an odd situation.
Let's suppose you pay £100k on LC19.
If at a later date, a tribunal comes up a figure of £80k, then you'd be due a refund of £20k.
Although HMRC say there is a deadline for CLSO2, they can't prevent you from settling at any time.
You could still settle after paying the £100k on LC19 and, if the settlement figure was £70k, you would be due a refund of £30k.Comment
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Originally posted by Loan Ranger View PostYes, it's a bit of an odd situation.
Let's suppose you pay £100k on LC19.
If at a later date, a tribunal comes up a figure of £80k, then you'd be due a refund of £20k.
Although HMRC say there is a deadline for CLSO2, they can't prevent you from settling at any time.
You could still settle after paying the £100k on LC19 and, if the settlement figure was £70k, you would be due a refund of £30k.Comment
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Originally posted by Loan Ranger View PostYes, it's a bit of an odd situation.
Let's suppose you pay £100k on LC19.
If at a later date, a tribunal comes up a figure of £80k, then you'd be due a refund of £20k.
Although HMRC say there is a deadline for CLSO2, they can't prevent you from settling at any time.
You could still settle after paying the £100k on LC19 and, if the settlement figure was £70k, you would be due a refund of £30k.
If you settle after 5/4/19, then the relevant date for LC2019 has passed and the relevant event deemed to have happened and whilst you could settle, that's not going to remove the LC2019 charge.
Like I say it's a lot more complicated than you might think.Best Forum Adviser & Forum Personality of the Year 2018.
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Originally posted by webberg View PostI think that's incorrect.
If you settle after 5/4/19, then the relevant date for LC2019 has passed and the relevant event deemed to have happened and whilst you could settle, that's not going to remove the LC2019 charge.
Like I say it's a lot more complicated than you might think.
What all entails in LC19 loan charge?
So far my knowledge is, I need to declare all my loans in my SA18-19 and pay the tax and NI.
If HMRC is happy with my figure well enouph otherwise expect assessment enquiry.
Then confirm my figure through assessment enquiry and may be pay interest.
Done deal.
Is there more in LC19?
Has anything been finalised at HMRC's end or any confirmation on the amendments they are going to make in SA form to incorporate LC19.
Where are we actully going to put these loans amounts (as other income) or will there be a separate section added in SA1819 form?
Regarding IHT:
If the provider is not agreeing to write the loan off what will be the position of IHT. Can HMRC still force us to pay IHT?Comment
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