Tough stance on tax fraud highlighted by HMRC

Date: 22nd June 2011

Small businesses across the UK could be among those interested in recent comments regarding tax fraud.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has taken an opportunity to highlight its crackdown on fraudulent activity within the tax system.

The department has said that the new multi-million package awarded by the government shows that HMRC is serious in coming down hard on those attempting to operate outside the rules.

It comes as "self-styled Lord" Gregory Roberts attempted to defraud the system to the tune of over £6 million through bogus company tax, income tax and VAT returns.

Martin Brown, assistant director of criminal investigation for HMRC, commented: "HMRC will not stand by whilst fraudsters like this try to steal money from the public.

"We are cracking down on fraud and the government has made a further £917 million available to us to step up the fight against evasion, avoidance and attacks by criminal gangs."

Posted by Jacob Williams