Welcome to the Taxing Matters podcast brought to your by RPC; your fortnightly guide to all things tax law and tax disputes.
In this episode, we talk to RPC tax disputes partner, Michelle Sloane, about the rise in HMRC’s use of the draconian Account Freezing and Account Forfeiture powers introduced in January 2018; what they are, how they work, and what to do if your business is affected by them.
Please see our website www.rpc.co.uk/TaxingMatters for a transcript of this episode. All information is correct at the time of recording. Taxing Matter is not a substitute for legal advice.
If you would like to discuss any of the matters raised in this episode please contact taxingmatters@rpc.co.uk.
Show references:
https://www.icpa.org.uk/news/512401/HMRC-ramps-up-measures-to-tackle-suspected-criminal-activity.htm
https://www.ft.com/content/bc4128d8-8bd7-4088-aae6-8d7686e26fda (Paywall)
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/29/part/5/chapter/3B
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1297/contents/made
https://www.5sah.co.uk/downloads/download/77/nca-v-xy-judgment-pdf.pdf
As ever, a big thank you to our amazing guest, Michelle Sloane, our producer extraordinaire, Mary Mitchell, and to Josh McDonald, the man who solves all problems before they arise.
The music you hear was kindly written and arranged for Taxing Matters by the musical genius Andrew Waterson.
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