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Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Taxing Matters podcast brought to you by RPC; your fortnightly guide to all things tax law and tax disputes.

In this episode, we talk to the Furlough Guru Kelly Thomson about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Furlough) and the risk of fraud.

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.

Show references:

HMRC powers to tackle furlough fraudsters – take action now!

COVID 19 Your workforce: What on earth is "furlough"?

COVID-19: Your workforce – furloughing - act to mitigate the risk of exposure to tax evasion offences as scheme could be open to abuse

Furlough Fraud: How to protect your business

HMRC Guidance - Check if you can claim for your employees' wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

HMRC Guidance - Check which employees you can put on furlough to use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

HMRC Guidance - Check if your employer can use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Treasury Direction 15 April 2020

Treasury Direction 20 May 2020

Treasury Direction 25 June 2020

HMRC coronavirus (COVID-19) statistics

First press release of furlough fraud arrests

As ever, a big thank you to our amazing guest, Kelly Thomson, 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.

All material is copyright to RPC LLP 

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