HMRC enquiries for Schemes through ASMG / White Collar

[Living life on the Edge]

Re: Late Payment Surcharge Notice

Hi, just new on here having just received a Late Payment Surcharge Notice from HMRC for 2008/09 in relation to 'unpaid tax'. This is the first letter I have received indicating any potential 'issues' for that tax year. Nothing else has been received, although as I live in Oz mail could have gone AWOL on its way over here.

Hi Volirium01,

I think that it is highly likely that you are missing some correspondence from HMRC that predates the Late Payment Surcharge Notice, such as an assessment of tax for 2008/09. HMRC are advising you that they have added a surcharge for non-payment, as you have not paid by the due date of the assessment.

I would strongly urge you to make contact with HMRC as soon as possible, to establish your position and to avail yourself of any missing correspondence that you have not received.

There is an online service called Government Gateway that you can sign-up to and view your self assessment account remotely. I have recently signed-up to it as I am also on the other side of the world and I can see my tax account all the way back to the early 2000's!

Government Gateway - Home

You sign up for access to self assessment (SA) and they will send you a user ID and a password separately.

regards

Living Life on the Edge

[Under the Cosh]

Get in contact with White Collar

Hi, just new on here having just received a Late Payment Surcharge Notice from HMRC for 2008/09 in relation to 'unpaid tax'. This is the first letter I have received indicating any potential 'issues' for that tax year. Nothing else has been received, although as I live in Oz mail could have gone AWOL on its way over here. I was with White Collar for just under 3 years. So what next? Looks like White Collar Financial is now dissolved but also seems people are still talking to them? And the big question is - what will be in the post for the subsequent tax years as the 4 year deadline for them approaches?? I take it they are working their way forward year-on-year to meet with the required timescales?

HI Volirium01,

I suggest that you get in contact with White Collar...

w ww.whitecollargroup.co.uk/contact-us/ - Contact Us : White Collar Group

[volirium01]

Hi Volirium01,

I think that it is highly likely that you are missing some correspondence from HMRC that predates the Late Payment Surcharge Notice, such as an assessment of tax for 2008/09. HMRC are advising you that they have added a surcharge for non-payment, as you have not paid by the due date of the assessment.

I would strongly urge you to make contact with HMRC as soon as possible, to establish your position and to avail yourself of any missing correspondence that you have not received.

There is an online service called Government Gateway that you can sign-up to and view your self assessment account remotely. I have recently signed-up to it as I am also on the other side of the world and I can see my tax account all the way back to the early 2000's!

Government Gateway - Home

You sign up for access to self assessment (SA) and they will send you a user ID and a password separately.

regards

Living Life on the Edge

Hi Living Life on the Edge,

Thanks for you reply. I spoke to my accountant today (my current accountant that is, not the one I used while with White Collar) and he told me he did receive a letter from HMRC about the re-assessment. The letter stated that a copy had been sent out to me (the one that never arrived) and as this was before I was his client he assumed I would pick it up. He's going to get a copy emailed to me tomorrow when he's back in the office. In any event I called HMRC today but they were unable to help as the case is with a specialist department. He's noted the fact that I called re missing correspondence and is going to get the relevant dept to contact me. When I get a copy of the original letter tomorrow I'm hoping there will be another number or reference no I can use. I am of course going to get an appeal letter to them (awaiting a template now) and can only hope they accept the appeal given the circumstances. From what I understand at this stage there is no guarantee that this tax will be payable, as this will depend on the outcome of the existing test case appeal the revenue have raised. But like others have said, best to plan for the worst and hope for the best.

I was going to ask how I can contact White Collar but I see that Under the Cosh has provided a URL so thanks for that, much appreciated. I left White Collar back in 2010 when I moved down under so their website etc has changed.

Any more news on any of the members forming a collective group? I'd be interested in joining if there has been one set up.

[volirium01]

HI Volirium01,

I suggest that you get in contact with White Collar...

w ww.whitecollargroup.co.uk/contact-us/ - Contact Us : White Collar Group

Many thanks for those contact details - just had a chat with Patrick and they will get the appeal letter off to HMRC for me which is great. Guess it's wait-and-see but will keep my eye on this forum for any updates from others.

[timmy magic]

Many thanks for those contact details - just had a chat with Patrick and they will get the appeal letter off to HMRC for me which is great. Guess it's wait-and-see but will keep my eye on this forum for any updates from others.

Hello fellow vicitims, I live overseas now so I only just got the letter through (along with several thousand in late-fees) - I've contacted white-collar and am waiting for a reply.

I've also activated emails on this account, so please feel free to get in touch, and definitely let me know if there's something we all should collaborate on!

Thanks & good luck!

[volirium01]

PM Rights Request

Hi Mods could I have PM rights to PM Turnover, many thanks in advance.

[terenceslattery]

Hi,

I'm about to take my first contract with White Collar, will I be okay (I'm told I can't get a retrospective tax bill as it's tax planning and not tax avoidance), can anyone confirm that it's safe as a little concerned after seeing some of these comments?

Thanks,

[cojak]

HM Revenue & Customs: Tempted by Tax Avoidance?

How can I tell if it’s tax avoidance?

You are entitled to plan your tax affairs in a way that makes sure you do not pay more tax than you have to. There are many legitimate ways in which you can save tax, or example by saving in a tax-free ISA (Individual Savings Account), making donations to charity through Gift Aid, claiming capital allowances on assets used in your business or paying into a pension scheme. But there is a big difference between using tax reliefs and allowances in the way in which they are intended to be used, and trying to bend the rules to avoid tax.

There are warning signs you can look for which should help you decide whether you are being offered good tax advice about how to plan your affairs or whether you are being sold a tax avoidance scheme.

[eek]

Hi,

I'm about to take my first contract with White Collar, will I be okay (I'm told I can't get a retrospective tax bill as it's tax planning and not tax avoidance), can anyone confirm that it's safe as a little concerned after seeing some of these comments?

Thanks,

Ask for that in writing and either a personal or insurance backed warranty if their advice is wrong.

Go ahead if you want to but you would be a far braver man than me.

[terenceslattery]

Ask for that in writing and either a personal or insurance backed warranty if their advice is wrong.

Mod snip.

Okay cheers mate, I'll speak to them today, thanks for the advice.