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New homeowners warned over tax refund claims

New homeowners warned over tax refund claims

New homeowners are being warned about cold calls from rogue tax repayment agents advising them to make speculative Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) refund claims, which could leave them with large tax bills.
The warning comes after a recent spate of Stamp Duty refund claims to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) failed to meet very specific criteria.
The agents have been known to call new property owne

HMRC wins battle against SDLT avoidance

HMRC wins battle against SDLT avoidance

Successful court challenges against stamp duty land tax (SDLT) avoidance schemes by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have protected almost £400 million of taxpayers’ money in the last year.

Property tax campaign targets second home sales

Property tax campaign targets second home sales

People who have sold properties that are not their main homes, and who have not told HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) about any profit made, are being targeted in a new campaign.

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.

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