Reply to: Contractor payroll

[ConfusedEasily]

Can anyone provide stories of success in settling with HMRC
through tax specialist and how long it took.

You can do a lot of it yourself. Just ask for a figure, agree to it and pay it.

Talk to WTT - they've probably got the most experience of the schemes and should be able to give you good advice to ensure that your settlement is final.

[Maya1]

The trust and promoter of scheme is still operating and actively ripping-off more contractors .


I was with them for 2015-16 for which I have received enquiry Section 9A. Not sure how much information I should provide. Would very much appreciate if some one can direct me.
I simply want to avoid Discovery Assessment or COP8 so should I clearly disclose the scheme and try to get settle the outstanding tax?



For 2016-17 I still have to file the Self Assessment so can anyone tell me should I mention the loan amount or should I go with CLSO2 and settle in that.
My worry is even if I put loan amount it is still going to trigger section9A as this company has gone in liquidation hence why HMRC system is picking all the people under this umbrella.

At least with CLSO2 settlement I will get little bit extra time to pay.

Please suggest.

Can anyone provide stories of success in settling with HMRC
through tax specialist and how long it took.

[Maya1]

There is no substitute here for:

a. getting advice and

b. organising

You have opening enquiry letters and HMRC will not let go now.

You will have to answer them and deal with the consequences.



Consequences are settle, litigate, discuss with HMRC and then settle or litigate.

Trying to do that without a clear picture of the costs and outcomes is not advisable.

Getting information can be expensive. Organising to pay for that as a group is sensible (and supportive).

One or a group of you need to grasp the challenge.

Advisers can be found via Google or here.

Yes, I am connected with such an adviser, but others are out there.

Hi Webber

Sound advice I would invite anyone who has been contacted by HMRC regarding contractor payroll to contact me as we want to form a support group.

[BrilloPad]

Webberg thank you for your advice. I have now hired a tax specialist, am I am able to speak to you off this forum? My concern is if you go it alone as others have they have received ludicrous assessments for payments. I thought if HMRC have to deal with a tax specialist they are less likely to be bullish.

Make sure the settlement is full and final and cannot be resiled.

[Maya1]

Contractor payroll

There is no substitute here for:

a. getting advice and

b. organising

You have opening enquiry letters and HMRC will not let go now.

You will have to answer them and deal with the consequences.

Consequences are settle, litigate, discuss with HMRC and then settle or litigate.

Trying to do that without a clear picture of the costs and outcomes is not advisable.

Getting information can be expensive. Organising to pay for that as a group is sensible (and supportive).

One or a group of you need to grasp the challenge.

Advisers can be found via Google or here.

Yes, I am connected with such an adviser, but others are out there.

Webberg thank you for your advice. I have now hired a tax specialist, am I am able to speak to you off this forum? My concern is if you go it alone as others have they have received ludicrous assessments for payments. I thought if HMRC have to deal with a tax specialist they are less likely to be bullish.

[BrilloPad]

I am just worried since I have 2015-16 open enquiry, not mentioning loan amount in 2016-17 SA might trigger COP8 which i want to avoid.

Anyone please share your experience.

Thanks,

Not mentioning the loan amount will probably trigger a COP9.

Which scheme are you using this year?

[simran]

What does the scheme promoter(still active) suggest you do?

Never ever lie to HMRC. You must be completely honest.

I suggest you settle under CLSO2.

I am just worried since I have 2015-16 open enquiry, not mentioning loan amount in 2016-17 SA might trigger COP8 which i want to avoid.

Anyone please share your experience.

Thanks,

[BrilloPad]

The trust and promoter of scheme is still operating and actively ripping-off more contractors .


I was with them for 2015-16 for which I have received enquiry Section 9A. Not sure how much information I should provide. Would very much appreciate if some one can direct me.
I simply want to avoid Discovery Assessment or COP8 so should I clearly disclose the scheme and try to get settle the outstanding tax?

For 2016-17 I still have to file the Self Assessment so can anyone tell me should I mention the loan amount or should I go with CLSO2 and settle in that.
My worry is even if I put loan amount it is still going to trigger section9A as this company has gone in liquidation hence why HMRC system is picking all the people under this umbrella.

At least with CLSO2 settlement I will get little bit extra time to pay.

Please suggest.

What does the scheme promoter(still active) suggest you do?

Never ever lie to HMRC. You must be completely honest.

I suggest you settle under CLSO2.

[simran]

How long were YOU with them? Have YOU filed your SA for 2016?

I’m sure that Maya would appreciate this information...

The trust and promoter of scheme is still operating and actively ripping-off more contractors .


I was with them for 2015-16 for which I have received enquiry Section 9A. Not sure how much information I should provide. Would very much appreciate if some one can direct me.
I simply want to avoid Discovery Assessment or COP8 so should I clearly disclose the scheme and try to get settle the outstanding tax?

For 2016-17 I still have to file the Self Assessment so can anyone tell me should I mention the loan amount or should I go with CLSO2 and settle in that.
My worry is even if I put loan amount it is still going to trigger section9A as this company has gone in liquidation hence why HMRC system is picking all the people under this umbrella.

At least with CLSO2 settlement I will get little bit extra time to pay.

Please suggest.

[cojak]

To Maya,

Did the Agency point you to this Scheme?

You may have the right to sue the agency for damages.

https://forums.contractoruk.com/hmrc...ml#post2509896

Just a thought...

[cojak]

Also how long have you been with them. Were you with them in 2016-17? have you filed your SA for 2016-17

How long were YOU with them? Have YOU filed your SA for 2016?

I’m sure that Maya would appreciate this information...

[cojak]

Maya

I am in the same situation have received enquiry for CP 2015-16 . would be helpful if you can share your knowledge. what all questions are they asking you.

WHat questions are they asking YOU?

[ChimpMaster]

I was asking this at https://forums.contractoruk.com/hmrc...ml#post2515148

I am very angry at HMRC as they have plenty of laws to stop these schemes. Yet choose not to.

Webberg gives good advice above. I am not sure what else to suggest.

Foolish though they have been to get caught up in snake oil schemes at this stage, fortunate they are that they have been caught so soon and have found misery amongst company so quickly.

At least they only have a year or 2 to 'settle' with HMRC.

My advice would be to speak with HMRC and reconcile the tax due with them. And of course exit the scheme immediately.

Scheme owners promoters will only get their justice in Hell.


As will HMRC.

[BrilloPad]

Is there nothing illegal in this?
Why aren't HMRC chasing these ****ers?

I was asking this at https://forums.contractoruk.com/hmrc...ml#post2515148

I am very angry at HMRC as they have plenty of laws to stop these schemes. Yet choose not to.

Webberg gives good advice above. I am not sure what else to suggest.

[ConfusedEasily]

Not good.

So the original poster cannot get support or advice without paying for it.

Is there nothing illegal in this?
Why aren't HMRC chasing these ****ers?