Set Time Limits for HMRC Tax Enquiries

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Set Time Limits for HMRC Tax Enquiries

Petition Details

HMRC are currently able to open tax enquiries then do little or nothing for years. The taxpayer has no certainty and this can be detrimental to physical and mental health. This seems more prevalent in the build up to the Loan Charge. Long-running inactive enquiries are unfair and should be closed!

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I believe opening enquiries in such a manner is speculative, prejudicial and tantamount to entrapment. Time limits must be imposed. After four years, if there has been little contact or action by HMRC the enquiry should be closed or the onus of proof must transfer to HMRC. Six years is sufficient time to fully complete an enquiry. If, after six years, no action has been taken against the taxpayer an enquiry must be closed. Current open enquiries in this state should be closed forthwith.

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