HMRC warns on tax refund scams
HMRC is calling on people to stay vigilant in the fight against fraudsters, who are using email and text messages to scam them out of their savings.
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Protecting the environment with Landfill Tax as extension comes into force
From 1 April 2018, Landfill Tax is changing to include disposals at unauthorised waste sites in England and Northern Ireland. These changes will support legitimate waste management businesses by creating a fairer tax system and a deterrent to causing environmental harm by disposing of material at an unauthorised waste site.
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HMRC cuts scam emails by 300 million through new cyber security initiative
HMRC has successfully reduced the number of phishing emails its customers receive by 300 million this year, better protecting taxpayers from fraud and identity theft.
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HMRC recovers £20 million from Tax Cheats in South Wales and South West England
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) today announced that two taskforces taking on tax cheats in South Wales and South West England have collected over £20 million in just three years.
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Testing times ahead for fuel fraudsters
Treasury Minister Damian Hinds visited Belfast and Newry today as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) unveiled new roadside fuel testing equipment to tackle the trade in illicit diesel.
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HMRC target wealthy tax cheats in Northern Ireland
A taskforce tackling wealthy tax cheats who are living beyond their means in Northern Ireland was launched today by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
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Tax credits error and fraud reduced to an all-time low
Error and fraud in the tax credits system has been reduced to its lowest level since tax credits were introduced in 2003.
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HMRC investigates suspected Money Laundering Regulations breaches
Five properties in The Lothians and Fife, the registered addresses for around 1,500 companies, were searched yesterday morning by officers from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The searches are part of an investigation linked to suspected Money Laundering Regulations breaches and illegal film distribution.
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Illegal filling station shut down in Lancashire
A diesel laundering plant and illegal filling station, capable of evading £14.5 million in duty a year, have been dismantled by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in the Darwen area of Lancashire.
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Payback time for Fermanagh farmer
A Fermanagh farmer, who was jailed for stealing nearly £500,000 in fraudulent VAT repayments, has been ordered to repay £60,000 or serve a further two years in prison.
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Major toxic waste dump uncovered at Armagh fuel laundering plant
The largest ever toxic waste dump linked to diesel laundering in the UK has been uncovered at a farm in Co Armagh this morning by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
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Man arrested in VAT fraud investigation
A Co Armagh man has been arrested in connection with a suspected multi million pound VAT fraud, linked to the transport industry, after an investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
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