HMRC is currently conducting 200 criminal investigations into
enablers of tax evasion – a surprisingly high number, according to law firm RPC.
Michelle Sloane, partner at RPC, said: ‘HMRC is now focusing on
all links in the tax evasion chain, coming down just as hard on those enabling
or facilitating tax crimes as those committing them. HMRC have also made it
clear that this includes accountants, lawyers and finance advisors who they
consider to be enablers of tax evasion. It includes anybody who provides a
service or an action which helps another commit or conceal tax evasion. For
example, a technology company that provides bespoke software that enables food
outlets to supress their till income could be considered an enabler.’
HMRC is currently conducting 200 criminal investigations into
enablers of tax evasion – a surprisingly high number, according to law firm RPC.
Michelle Sloane, partner at RPC, said: ‘HMRC is now focusing on
all links in the tax evasion chain, coming down just as hard on those enabling
or facilitating tax crimes as those committing them. HMRC have also made it
clear that this includes accountants, lawyers and finance advisors who they
consider to be enablers of tax evasion. It includes anybody who provides a
service or an action which helps another commit or conceal tax evasion. For
example, a technology company that provides bespoke software that enables food
outlets to supress their till income could be considered an enabler.’
