Criminals have hacked the online tax accounts of 100,000 taxpayers to claim GBP47 million of fraudulent repayments, HMRC has acknowledged. Most of the attacks were conducted by phishing using credentials obtained from non-HMRC sources to either set up new HMRC accounts or hijack existing ones, rather than by breaches of HMRC security. HMRC is writing...
The First-tax Tier Tribunal (FTT) has rejected three business owners’ claims that GBP10 million they received from cancelled shares in their company was exempted from tax under the transactions in securities legislation. The FTT accepted HMRC’s contention that the legislation contained an error and the words ‘despite the fact’ meant ‘where’, not ‘even where’. This...
HMRC’s annual ‘compliance yield’ from wealthy taxpayers more than doubled from GBP2.2 billion in the 2019/20 tax year to GBP5.2 billion in 2023/24, according to a report from the government’s National Audit Office (NAO). The NAO says the large increase suggests that underlying levels of non-compliance among the wealthy population could be greater than previously...
A woman who lived rent-free in a house settled in an offshore trust by her late husband was liable to GBP163,414 income tax under the transfer of assets abroad (TOAA) legislation even though she was not the transferor, the First-tier Tax Tribunal has ruled (Moran v HMRC, 2025 UKFTT 540 TC). It ruled that the ‘motive defence’...
A couple who bought a property for GBP9.75 million, demolished and rebuilt it, then sold it for GBP27.15 million, have won their appeal against a GBP3.3 million capital gains tax charge. Raymond and Diana Eyre successfully claimed they were not developing in the nature of a trade and the house was their principal private residence...
HMRC is warning landlords against a specific tax avoidance scheme that claims to convert rental income into non-taxable loans. This scheme is under investigation and poses serious financial risks. Promoters suggest landlords can receive their rental income back as a loan without paying tax, but HMRC says this setup does not work and treats it...
The UK tax authority, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), plans to introduce a financial reward system for informants who provide information about tax evasion. This initiative aims to enhance tax compliance and encourage whistleblowers to come forward by offering them a percentage of the recovered tax revenue. A New Approach to Tackling Tax Evasion Tax...
The UK government is considering making e-invoicing mandatory for businesses. This move aims to enhance efficiency, reduce fraud, and simplify tax compliance. The consultation seeks input from businesses on how best to implement this system. What is E-Invoicing? E-invoicing refers to the digital exchange of invoices between businesses and tax authorities. Unlike traditional paper or...
The UK’s tax authority, HMRC, has recently intensified its scrutiny of companies owning residential property. This move aims to ensure compliance with tax regulations, particularly regarding Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) obligations. Property – owning companies must now ensure their tax affairs are in order to avoid penalties. ...
Improved Processes for Trusts and Estates: What You Need to Know Managing trusts and estates can often feel overwhelming, especially given the intricate legal and tax-related responsibilities. However, recent changes in the UK have streamlined these processes for trusts and estates, bringing much-needed clarity and efficiency for both professionals and individuals. This post explores the...
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