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CG Martin (TC4117)

A Pia & F Pia (TC4111)

A Working Together workshop considered penalties for inaccuracies

Client admin for consideration

Changes to direct recovery of debts raise questions about the power’s practicality

Cases in which tax charities were able to help taxpayers in seemingly hopeless situations

HMRC’s civil penalty system is working in line with its objectives but cannot be shown to be encouraging positive behavioural change in taxpayers, according to the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS).

The announcement follows a short research project by the office that focused on inconsistencies in the application of the fines and found them to be appropriate for the increasingly digitised nature of the tax system.

R and A Heler (TC4014)

Tax experts have applauded the government’s decision to water down controversial plans to give HMRC extra tax debt-collection powers.

Extra safeguards and additional time for consultation on direct recovery of debts (DRD) mean the measure will be delayed until after next year’s general election.

D M Morris; J Gregson (TC4098)

Admin to share around the office

Careless error penalties: their application and consequences