Skip to content

News archive

Taxman brings in record £1 billion from avoidance crackdown

Taxman brings in record £1 billion from avoidance crackdown

HMRC has collected £1 billion in tax payments from users of tax avoidance schemes as a result of the government’s new rules to collect disputed tax upfront, the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, David Gauke, announced today.

HMRC wins millions from P&O in rate-booster tax avoidance case

HMRC wins millions from P&O in rate-booster tax avoidance case

HMRC has won a major tax avoidance case against P&O Steam Navigation Company Ltd, after the Upper Tribunal confirmed that the company’s ‘rate-booster’ scheme did not work. Double taxation relief of £14 million has been protected in this instance, with a further £140 million likely from around 20 similar cases.

HMRC wins millions from Abbey National avoidance case

HMRC wins millions from Abbey National avoidance case

HMRC has won a major tax avoidance case against Abbey National Treasury Services PLC (ANTS) and Cater Allen International Ltd (CAIL), protecting more than £16 million for UK taxpayers after the courts decided against their attempt to avoid paying corporation tax on the interest on floating loan rate notes. The ruling will protect over £86 million, as four similar cases were awaiting the ruling.

HMRC levels the playing field for gambling taxes

HMRC levels the playing field for gambling taxes

From today, businesses that offer gambling to UK customers from overseas will have to pay Remote Gaming Duty (RGD), General Betting Duty (GBD) and Pool Betting Duty (PBD), HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed.

Show more

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