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Just heard that - and all those guys who said that they were safe, that they weren't "avoiding" tax like the BN66 people - just claiming the expenses they legally could. Bollocks.
Montpelier.
Unlikely - given how much HMRC appear to dislike Montpelier, I'd imagine any "deal" will have been done with HMRC insisting it remain entirely confidential.
Do you actually think Montpelier would be quiet about something like that anyway? Clearly it would be in their best...
Not sure that will even be possible.
The notes issued today don't mention any kind of right of appeal with the accelerated payment notices.
I guess it is something that will be detailed when the legislation is published.
One thing is for sure. That whole consultation process was a monumental...
? False Hope? Because they are fighting for something which we all believe is right? Would you rather they didn't?
I'm sure if you are not interested in an appeal, HMRC would be more than happy to settle with you - if you think you can do better, go ahead.
For me & the rest of us who need...
Don't forget closure notices are being sent out all the time so it doesn't mean anything with the timing.
And the 2nd payment on account for 31 July is due soon. Statement reminders are being sent out at the moment for that so it's not suprising people are getting statements, it just happens to...
My friend had a very small exposure - only about £7k in tax, in total - MP told him a CTD would probably be less beneficial to him than a savings account given how little he actually owed. His liability related to 03/04 when interest on savings was much better than today.
So was it the same for...
I bet you would find that the vast majority of firms who run Tax Avoidance schemes are structured in this way, with ties to the Carribean and other Tax Free states etc.
It's not that unusual.