whmrcdwutkintro

1

It’s not easy. The official line of HMRC is that Self Assessment is easy. This is not true.............

They don’t read their own returns. HMRC don’t read you return: it’s their policy..........

3

4

5

7

6

10

11

12

You can lower the chances of being investigated. Only a very small percentage of investigations are random...

The burden of proof is on you. In the event of a Self Assessment investigation being opened the burden of proof is on you.....

You get the expenses they allow / you negotiate. When tax inspectors open a case they look at your expenses and say...........

They work on a case by case basis. HMRC say that they judge every case on its own merits. That may sound sweet but...........

The investigators are on commission. The Daily Mail says, “Tax inspectors are being offered bonuses of up to £2,000..........”

HMRC can be sued. In the past the taxman has enjoyed a blanket immunity from prosecution. Under the eyes..................

You can see the files HMRC hold on you. Under the 1998 Data Protection Act you have the right to see your file. This includes the HMRC assessments.........

The settlement figure is often NOT what it appears to be. After months and sometimes even years of negotiation HMRC.......

You can read their manuals. HMRC publish the manuals issued to investigating officers............

You can email all the HMRC bosses. HMRC don’t like using email and don’t publish individual email address on their.................

13

HMRC has double standards. Yes, it’s one rule for you and another for them. When you are investigated HMRC want to see every single.......

They are not happy. A press release from Chartered Accountants UHY Hacker Young shouts, “HMRC staff morale plunges to a.........”

Information HMRC gives out is often incorrect and incomplete...............

14

15

16

2

8

9