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TaxWatch welcomes proposals to tackle promoters of tax avoidance

TaxWatch welcomes proposals to tackle promoters of tax avoidance

by Dr Pete Sproat | Oct 30, 2023

Two proposals in the draft Finance Bill 2023-24 aimed at tackling “the most persistent and determined promoters of tax avoidance” have been welcomed by TaxWatch. The criminalisation of those who fail to comply with a Stop Notice under the POTAS (promoters of tax...
Beyond the Loan Charge: Will the most recent proposals finally shut down disguised remuneration schemes?

Beyond the Loan Charge: Will the most recent proposals finally shut down disguised remuneration schemes?

by Dr Pete Sproat | Apr 24, 2023

In 2016 Chancellor George Osborne declared the introduction of the loan charge would “shut down disguised remuneration schemes”. Yet HMRC estimates 31,000 people used such schemes in 2020-21, resulting in a loss of £400m in tax. The authorities have attempted to...
Can a posse of professional bodies clean up tax dodge city?

Can a posse of professional bodies clean up tax dodge city?

by Dr Pete Sproat | Apr 17, 2023

Following an era of austerity and a series of tax scandals, there has been a sea change in the public attitude towards tax evasion and those who create elaborate tax avoidance schemes that go against the spirit of the law. One aspect of this change is the increased...
HMRC tax defaulting tax advisor reported to two professional bodies

HMRC tax defaulting tax advisor reported to two professional bodies

by Alex Dunnagan | Mar 6, 2023

TaxWatch have submitted a formal complaint to both the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) about one of their members, namely David Warren Hannah from Leicester. This is as a result of his...
Director of suspected HMRC tax avoidance scheme continues to be member of professional body

Director of suspected HMRC tax avoidance scheme continues to be member of professional body

by Alex Dunnagan | Feb 2, 2023

Despite his company being ‘named and shamed’ by HMRC for alleged involvement in disguised remuneration schemes, Paul Ruocco continues to be a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales. TaxWatch have submitted a formal complaint to the ICAEW...
TaxWatch submits regulatory complaints against arms dealer’s adviser.

TaxWatch submits regulatory complaints against arms dealer’s adviser.

by Alex Dunnagan | Nov 16, 2022

TaxWatch has lodged complaints to both the Chartered Institute of Taxation and Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales about the conduct of Zaheer Dudhia, an accountant and tax adviser. This complaint centres around our assertion that Mr. Dudhia failed...
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