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Tax Gap remains low

Tax Gap remains low

The Tax Gap for 2017/2018 is 5.6%, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) confirmed today.

HMRC extends deadline for £8 million of customs training funding

HMRC extends deadline for £8 million of customs training funding

Today, HM Revenue and Customs announced that the deadline for applications for an £8 million government initiative to help businesses prepare for EU Exit has been extended to 31 May 2019. This will enable more businesses to benefit from the investment available and provide more time for applications.

HMRC wins £40 million battle against tax avoidance promoters

HMRC wins £40 million battle against tax avoidance promoters

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has won a legal case over tax avoidance scheme promoter Hyrax Resourcing Ltd which will help the tax authority collect over £40 million in unpaid taxes.

The victory over Hyrax means the promoter now has to disclose the details of their tax avoidance scheme to HMRC, along with the names and addresses of 1,180 high earners who used it.
If Hyrax fail to provide

Mel Stride is shown the digital forensics capabilities of HMRC staff

Financial Secretary meets HMRC’s elite crime fighters

​The Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mel Stride MP, has underscored his commitment for the UK to lead the fight against organised tax fraud and evasion in a visit to HMRC’s fraud investigation and intelligence teams on 14 March.

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HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is the UK’s tax authority

HMRC is responsible for making sure that the money is available to fund the UK’s public services and for helping families and individuals with targeted financial support.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)

100 Parliament St
SW1A 2BQ London