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I've received the following today, maybe old news to some but it appears the
noose is being tightened:

"Five plumbers have been arrested and around 600 are under civil
investigation by HM Revenue & Customs.

Earlier this year HMRC offered an amnesty to tax-evading plumbers and
members of related trades. The Plumbers Tax Safe Plan offered them immunity
from prosecution penalties limited to 20 per cent if they revealed their
previously undeclared income.

But there was a poor response from the self-employed plumbing fraternity,
many of whom do not regard HMRC's mailshots as essential reading, and do not
employ tax advisers. By the time it closed at the end of May, the amnesty
had produced only 600 voluntary disclosures and yielded a paltry GBP330,000
in extra tax receipts.

HM then announced it intended to follow up its offer by prosecuting some of
those who had failed to take advantage of it. These arrests, which took
place in London, Hampshire, Surrey, Middlesex and West Bromwich, are the
first results of this action. More raids will take place soon across the UK,
including Yorkshire, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Tyne & Wear, Midlands and South
Wales.

HMRC says it is considering hundreds of further cases for criminal
investigation. Some of those involved are said to owe as much as GBP150,000
in back tax and penalties.

"People should not underestimate the amount of data that HMRC is holding",
commented Gary Ashford of the Chartered Institute of Taxation. He noted that
HMRC has already announced plans to increase the number of evasion
prosecutions by a factor of five.

As well as plumbers, HMRC's targets include medical professionals who
refused to disclose their income under a previous profession-specific
amnesty, the Tax Health Plan. A similar amnesty aimed at private tutors and
Internet traders will begin soon"

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And has anyone done the sums of the cost of all this against losses? OK so
there is a principal at stake, but I'd be willing to bet a fair number of
these prosecutions will fail.
What about all those want your trees cut back, garden mowed, tarmac drive
merchants though?

Brian

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"Nick" wrote in message
...
I've received the following today, maybe old news to some but it appears
the noose is being tightened:

"Five plumbers have been arrested and around 600 are under civil
investigation by HM Revenue & Customs.

Earlier this year HMRC offered an amnesty to tax-evading plumbers and
members of related trades. The Plumbers Tax Safe Plan offered them
immunity from prosecution penalties limited to 20 per cent if they
revealed their previously undeclared income.

But there was a poor response from the self-employed plumbing fraternity,
many of whom do not regard HMRC's mailshots as essential reading, and do
not employ tax advisers. By the time it closed at the end of May, the
amnesty had produced only 600 voluntary disclosures and yielded a paltry
GBP330,000 in extra tax receipts.

HM then announced it intended to follow up its offer by prosecuting some
of those who had failed to take advantage of it. These arrests, which took
place in London, Hampshire, Surrey, Middlesex and West Bromwich, are the
first results of this action. More raids will take place soon across the
UK, including Yorkshire, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Tyne & Wear, Midlands and
South Wales.

HMRC says it is considering hundreds of further cases for criminal
investigation. Some of those involved are said to owe as much as
GBP150,000 in back tax and penalties.

"People should not underestimate the amount of data that HMRC is holding",
commented Gary Ashford of the Chartered Institute of Taxation. He noted
that HMRC has already announced plans to increase the number of evasion
prosecutions by a factor of five.

As well as plumbers, HMRC's targets include medical professionals who
refused to disclose their income under a previous profession-specific
amnesty, the Tax Health Plan. A similar amnesty aimed at private tutors
and Internet traders will begin soon"

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Prosecutions will of course be difficult, especially if the plumbers
turn out to be Scouser comedians who come before a jury of Scousers.
But yes, the cost/yield ratio from the initiative will be monitored and
reported: HMRC don't get funds out of the Treasury for such work unless
they can show a good return. Bear in mind the big money is in the
investigations now under way, some allegedly worth £150,000 each.

And if tax evaders are not pursued what about all those who want
hospitals, schools, benefits etc?

--
Robin
PM may be sent to rbw0{at}hotmail{dot}com

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On Fri, 2 Sep 2011 19:12:15 +0100, "Nick" wrote:

As well as plumbers, HMRC's targets include medical professionals who
refused to disclose their income under a previous profession-specific
amnesty, the Tax Health Plan. A similar amnesty aimed at private tutors and
Internet traders will begin soon"

First, they came for the Plumbers...

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"Brian Gaff" wrote in message
...
And has anyone done the sums of the cost of all this against losses? OK so
there is a principal at stake, but I'd be willing to bet a fair number of
these prosecutions will fail.

The revenue normally work on the basis that a large percentage of those
arrested will "roll over". The prospect of serious jail time if you are
convicted means that few will contest the revenues claim.

tim

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On Sep 2, 7:12*pm, "Nick" wrote:
I've received the following today, maybe old news to some but it appears the
noose is being tightened:

"Five plumbers have been arrested and around 600 are under civil
investigation by HM Revenue & Customs.

Earlier this year HMRC offered an amnesty to tax-evading plumbers and
members of related trades. The Plumbers Tax Safe Plan offered them immunity
from prosecution penalties limited to 20 per cent if they revealed their
previously undeclared income.

But there was a poor response from the self-employed plumbing fraternity,
many of whom do not regard HMRC's mailshots as essential reading, and do not
employ tax advisers. By the time it closed at the end of May, the amnesty
had produced only 600 voluntary disclosures and yielded a paltry GBP330,000
in extra tax receipts.

HM then announced it intended to follow up its offer by prosecuting some of
those who had failed to take advantage of it. These arrests, which took
place in London, Hampshire, Surrey, Middlesex and West Bromwich, are the
first results of this action. More raids will take place soon across the UK,
including Yorkshire, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Tyne & Wear, Midlands and South
Wales.

HMRC says it is considering hundreds of further cases for criminal
investigation. Some of those involved are said to owe as much as GBP150,000
in back tax and penalties.

"People should not underestimate the amount of data that HMRC is holding",
commented Gary Ashford of the Chartered Institute of Taxation. He noted that
HMRC has already announced plans to increase the number of evasion
prosecutions by a factor of five.

As well as plumbers, HMRC's targets include medical professionals who
refused to disclose their income under a previous profession-specific
amnesty, the Tax Health Plan. A similar amnesty aimed at private tutors and
Internet traders will begin soon"

There is no rock that the people in the tax offices will not look
under. thin NSA and cut internet pipes around the Middle East just
before the illegal oil grab of Bush Minor and Tony The Puppet.

They are in the same league.

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"Nick" wrote in message
...

"Five plumbers have been arrested and around 600 are under civil
investigation by HM Revenue & Customs.....

It must be 25 yrs I have had to deal with the Iinland Revenue and all their
carelessness, rudeness, heavy handedness, arrogance, threats,
intrusiveness.... They never earned any respect from me. And then you find
that the money you pay them as an honest tradesman they are giving away to
criminals running VAT frauds. **** them.

Tim W

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On 03/09/2011 14:19, Huge wrote:
On 2011-09-03, wrote:

And if tax evaders are not pursued what about all those who want
hospitals, schools, benefits etc?

A specious argument.


Indeed. The Daily Mail reader imagines that the building trade earn
thousands tax free whilst sitting in the cafe/pub all day.

The average builder, plumber, spread, sparks, handyman might trouser the
odd few quid, but generally its peanuts and they work bloody hard to
make a decent living.

And to be fair, the self employed get **** all back from the state anyway.

Compared to the amount the very rich underpay its not worth the effort.

I should like to state at this point that I declare every single penny
earned on my tax return...


--
Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

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The Medway Handyman wrote:
On 03/09/2011 14:19, Huge wrote:
On 2011-09-03, wrote:

And if tax evaders are not pursued what about all those who want
hospitals, schools, benefits etc?

A specious argument.


Indeed. The Daily Mail reader imagines that the building trade earn
thousands tax free whilst sitting in the cafe/pub all day.

The average builder, plumber, spread, sparks, handyman might trouser
the odd few quid, but generally its peanuts and they work bloody hard
to make a decent living.

And to be fair, the self employed get **** all back from the state
anyway.
Compared to the amount the very rich underpay its not worth the
effort.
I should like to state at this point that I declare every single penny
earned on my tax return...

What about any tips?

--
Adam

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In article ,
Tim W wrote:
It must be 25 yrs I have had to deal with the Iinland Revenue and all
their carelessness, rudeness, heavy handedness, arrogance, threats,
intrusiveness.... They never earned any respect from me. And then you
find that the money you pay them as an honest tradesman they are giving
away to criminals running VAT frauds. **** them.

Anyone who isn't on PAYE is best using an accountant. Ask around people
doing the same sort of job as you for a recommendation. Mine saved me far
more than he cost each year. And all I had to do ILR wise was sign the
return.

--
*Proofread carefully to see if you any words out or mispeld something *

Dave Plowman London SW
To e-mail, change noise into sound.

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"ARWadsworth" wrote in message
...
The Medway Handyman wrote:
On 03/09/2011 14:19, Huge wrote:
On 2011-09-03, wrote:

And if tax evaders are not pursued what about all those who want
hospitals, schools, benefits etc?

A specious argument.


Indeed. The Daily Mail reader imagines that the building trade earn
thousands tax free whilst sitting in the cafe/pub all day.

The average builder, plumber, spread, sparks, handyman might trouser
the odd few quid, but generally its peanuts and they work bloody hard
to make a decent living.

And to be fair, the self employed get **** all back from the state
anyway.
Compared to the amount the very rich underpay its not worth the
effort.
I should like to state at this point that I declare every single penny
earned on my tax return...

What about any tips?

Don't forget all the free tea and biccies

tim

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On 04/09/2011 08:33, ARWadsworth wrote:
The Medway wrote:
On 03/09/2011 14:19, Huge wrote:
On 2011-09-03, wrote:

And if tax evaders are not pursued what about all those who want
hospitals, schools, benefits etc?

A specious argument.


Indeed. The Daily Mail reader imagines that the building trade earn
thousands tax free whilst sitting in the cafe/pub all day.

The average builder, plumber, spread, sparks, handyman might trouser
the odd few quid, but generally its peanuts and they work bloody hard
to make a decent living.

And to be fair, the self employed get **** all back from the state
anyway.
Compared to the amount the very rich underpay its not worth the
effort.
I should like to state at this point that I declare every single penny
earned on my tax return...

What about any tips?

I declare every penny mate.

(Dennis might be listening).

--
Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

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Owain wrote:

On Sep 4, 8:33 am, "ARWadsworth" wrote:
What about any tips?


Mrs TMH doesn't let him accept gratuities.

At least not the sort you probably get :-)

Owain

Don't you remember TMH doing that job at a local knocking shop?

--
Tim Watts

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Tim Watts wrote:
Owain wrote:

On Sep 4, 8:33 am, "ARWadsworth" wrote:
What about any tips?


Mrs TMH doesn't let him accept gratuities.

At least not the sort you probably get :-)

Owain

Don't you remember TMH doing that job at a local knocking shop?

And we only heard one side of the story.

--
Adam

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On 04/09/2011 15:26, ARWadsworth wrote:
Tim wrote:
Owain wrote:

On Sep 4, 8:33 am, "ARWadsworth" wrote:
What about any tips?


Mrs TMH doesn't let him accept gratuities.

At least not the sort you probably get :-)

Owain

Don't you remember TMH doing that job at a local knocking shop?

And we only heard one side of the story.



I gave up sex for religious reasons.












God made me ugly...

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In message , The Medway Handyman
wrote

I gave up sex for religious reasons.


God made me ugly...


Beer: helping ugly people have sex since 3000 b.c.
W.C. Fields
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