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Previously on "Instead of paying fees to Ambulance Chasers..."

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  • here4beer
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    Originally posted by stonehenge View Post
    Yes, but what are the chances that all the fees you pay will actually achieve anything? Odds are you'll still end up having to pay HMRC the full whack. It could even cost you more.

    By dragging the dispute out, you'll end up paying more interest.

    Some advisors might even lead you into a fight over the LC, which could result in penalties for non-compliance.
    I believe zero, which is why I had zero hesitation in refusing the 'fight' option.

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  • Boodog
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    Originally posted by stonehenge View Post
    Yes, but what are the chances that all the fees you pay will actually achieve anything? Odds are you'll still end up having to pay HMRC the full whack. It could even cost you more.

    By dragging the dispute out, you'll end up paying more interest.

    Some advisors might even lead you into a fight over the LC, which could result in penalties for non-compliance.
    Agree wholeheartedly! If you decide to take advice - do your research first. Learn from your mistakes and make sure the people you are paying to represent you, if you feel they are necessary - CAN. If they are telling you that there are no guarantees - walk away.

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  • Invisiblehand
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    Originally posted by difficulttimes View Post
    Isn't he also the key adviser to LCAG and the Loan Charge APPG? When this gets out wouldn't his harm their reputation and possibly hinder all the progress they have made to date?
    For me this is what makes it so surprising. His online footprint has descended into calling Mel Stride names and grandstanding for the crowd. Pretty cringe.

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  • difficulttimes
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    Isn't he also the key adviser to LCAG and the Loan Charge APPG? When this gets out wouldn't his harm their reputation and possibly hinder all the progress they have made to date? I'm sure they must be aware of this link as there is no hiding it.
    Thousands of people are relying on both these groups for possible changes to the LC.

    In fairness, I assume that for many people it's either this solution or bankruptcy and losing everything they have - maybe this will delay their bankruptcy.

    Agree that the video is horrendous..

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  • stonehenge
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    Originally posted by here4beer View Post
    An example please? I'm confused.

    Tax Advisers help you settle, if that's what you want to do. Or they'll help you fight, if that's what you want to do. They have definitely made a fortune, but that doesn't mean they don't work for it. Unless I'm missing something
    Yes, but what are the chances that all the fees you pay will actually achieve anything? Odds are you'll still end up having to pay HMRC the full whack. It could even cost you more.

    By dragging the dispute out, you'll end up paying more interest.

    Some advisors might even lead you into a fight over the LC, which could result in penalties for non-compliance.

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  • Invisiblehand
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    Originally posted by WalterWhite View Post
    Link?

    Or at least which website?
    Whack in Insella Tax and hit the link hosted in Cyprus.

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  • WalterWhite
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    Originally posted by Invisiblehand View Post
    It's quite simply unbelievable. The video on the website really is something else.
    Link?

    Or at least which website?

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  • Invisiblehand
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    Originally posted by WalterWhite View Post
    I think he's referring to Phil Manley's scheme to solve a scheme
    It's quite simply unbelievable. The video on the website really is something else.

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  • here4beer
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    Originally posted by WalterWhite View Post
    I think he's referring to Phil Manley's scheme to solve a scheme
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhh

    Yes.

    In other unrelated news. I can also solve these schemes. My company only wants £900, and once succesful you get it back. It might work, it might not. Risk is on you. Western Union payments only.

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  • WalterWhite
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    Originally posted by here4beer View Post
    An example please? I'm confused.

    Tax Advisers help you settle, if that's what you want to do. Or they'll help you fight, if that's what you want to do. They have definitely made a fortune, but that doesn't mean they don't work for it. Unless I'm missing something
    I think he's referring to Phil Manley's scheme to solve a scheme

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  • here4beer
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    Originally posted by stonehenge View Post
    Take the money, you would have paid them, and punt it on something highly speculative like Bitcoin or Gold miners.

    Sure it's a gamble, but the odds are far better than pinning your hopes on these tax advisors.

    A lot of what I see touted on this forum is just throwing good money after bad.
    An example please? I'm confused.

    Tax Advisers help you settle, if that's what you want to do. Or they'll help you fight, if that's what you want to do. They have definitely made a fortune, but that doesn't mean they don't work for it. Unless I'm missing something

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  • Invisiblehand
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    Hear, hear.

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  • stonehenge
    started a topic Instead of paying fees to Ambulance Chasers...

    Instead of paying fees to Ambulance Chasers...

    Take the money, you would have paid them, and punt it on something highly speculative like Bitcoin or Gold miners.

    Sure it's a gamble, but the odds are far better than pinning your hopes on these tax advisors.

    A lot of what I see touted on this forum is just throwing good money after bad.

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