Reply to: Hassle from the Inland Revenue

[TykeMerc]

Yeah, I bet they were really scared

Oh I don't expect the invoices to be paid, but it's provided some entertainment.

They've stopped calling me

Mind you after I proved with their own records that they didn't bother to even respond to my letter of over a year ago and it was now long past the point where records have to be retained I think that the "case officer" was thoroughly embarassed and out of her depth. I still haven't had a response to that letter either.

I told them over a year ago that I wasn't aware of owing them a penny and if they could provide me with conclusive proof that I owed anything I would pay it, that's the gist of the letter that never got an answer.

[HairyArsedBloke]

Sorry again, but ...


Hector:

[BrilloPad]

Its only fair.

[GardenGirl]

I had this with them over PAYE recently, it took 1 phone call to sort out. All I had to do was tell them exactly how much I paid and when and then it was sorted - oh and it turned out that they owed me money which I had the choice of crediting this year or receiving a cheque (I took the credit it was easier than waiting for a cheque)

[Platypus]

I will be invoicing them £1k an hour (min charge 1 hour) for any time spent discussing the matter further

Yeah, I bet they were really scared

[Churchill]

They're currently taking five weeks to process a tax return. They're holding on to money too!

Bastards!

[The Lone Gunman]

I've been "discussing" a demand that they sent me 6 weeks ago that apparently originates from a VAT inspection some 8 1/2 years prior to the demand, the fact that the inspection turned up no outstanding amount seems to have totally escaped them though.
I had a similar "discussion" about exactly the same matter about 15 months ago which concluded with them failing to reply to my last letter. They've admitted in a recent call that they received my letter and have no idea why they didn't respond.
They've also accepted that due to the very large elapsed time between the investigation and now that It's well outside the time that I should even retain records.

I've told them that I'm happy to receive further calls from them about the matter as I will be invoicing them £1k an hour (min charge 1 hour) for any time spent discussing the matter further, they've not called since

They really are impressively incompetent at times.

You might have told them you will be invoicing, but you wont be getting paid.

[TykeMerc]

I've been "discussing" a demand that they sent me 6 weeks ago that apparently originates from a VAT inspection some 8 1/2 years prior to the demand, the fact that the inspection turned up no outstanding amount seems to have totally escaped them though.
I had a similar "discussion" about exactly the same matter about 15 months ago which concluded with them failing to reply to my last letter. They've admitted in a recent call that they received my letter and have no idea why they didn't respond.
They've also accepted that due to the very large elapsed time between the investigation and now that It's well outside the time that I should even retain records.

I've told them that I'm happy to receive further calls from them about the matter as I will be invoicing them £1k an hour (min charge 1 hour) for any time spent discussing the matter further, they've not called since

They really are impressively incompetent at times.

[Moscow Mule]

Don't bother writing letters trying to sort it out. Just phone them.

[ace00]

Not just you, I photocopy every letter, every cheque. More often than not I then have to provide this as evidence to show the muppets I have paid. It's just major incompetence.

[Cyberman]

My accountant had informed me that HM Customs & Revenue had been instructed to come down hard on people. No more Mr Nice guy.

Something to do with the fact the government is skint having leant out all their money to fat cat bankers.

So of course.... They come after us.

Meanwhile, if you are after a tax refund it takes about 12 weeks before they start looking at your letter, according to the weekend press.

[MarillionFan]

My accountant had informed me that HM Customs & Revenue had been instructed to come down hard on people. No more Mr Nice guy.

Something to do with the fact the government is skint having leant out all their money to fat cat bankers.

So of course.... They come after us.

[minestrone]

I put in a wrong ref number a couple of years ago and they had to go and 'find' the money.

[wurzel]

Have you checked the Unique ID numbers?
I have just had a load of hassle because of duplicate accounts.
Thank goodness for decent accountants. Cheers Darren (Uptons).

When I paid my PAYE online there were 2 available accounts to pay it into, both Inland Revenue at Shipley. I paid into the one that my accountant thought was the correct one. Even if I'd paid into the wrong one, you'd still think the left hand would know what the right hand was doing.

[The Lone Gunman]

Well, in my case, payments that I've already made or do not owe

Have you checked the Unique ID numbers?
I have just had a load of hassle because of duplicate accounts.
Thank goodness for decent accountants. Cheers Darren (Uptons).