Category: HMRC
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£4bn lost to fraud and error on flagship HMRC ‘innovation’ scheme
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A government scheme designed to boost innovation and boost the economy has lost more than £4 billion to fraud and error since 2020, due to widespread breaches. The R&D tax credit scheme, which aims to drive world-leading innovation, has been dogged by dubious claims and has turned into what experts…
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HMRC gains only £14.4m in extra tax from insolvencies since regaining preferential creditor status
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HMRC has collected an extra £14.4m in tax from insolvency cases over the two tax years to 2023 since regaining its “preferential creditor” status. The preferential status known as “coronavirus preference” was reinstated for HMRC in December 2020, giving it priority in recovering tax owed from insolvent businesses ahead of…
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Uber Faces £1 Billion VAT Showdown with HMRC
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Uber, the ride-hailing and food delivery giant, is bracing for a major tax dispute with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) over £1bn VAT payments. Since March 2022, Uber has been required to pay 20 per cent VAT on its fares and delivery sales, resulting in a total charge of £951…
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HMRC Seeks Another Bite in ‘Mega Marshmallow’ Tax Case
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After losing twice in the protracted ‘huge marshmallow’ tax case, HMRC has announced its intention to lodge another appeal. Last month, the High Tax Court upheld a lower court ruling that “jumbo marshmallows” sold by London-based wholesaler Innovative Bites are not considered sweets and are therefore exempt from VAT. The…