(From HMRC weekly update)
Talking to HMRC about employees’ tax codes Each year we have high volumes of calls about the coding notices (P2s) we issue to individuals. We are aware that some employees want their employer to handle their queries with HMRC so we have clarified the existing guidance for our staff. Nothing in our processes has changed. We can confirm that our advisers can speak to an employer, who passes our security checks, in order to confirm the tax codes that should be used for one or a small number of employees. But our advisers cannot discuss any aspects of the particulars of those codes as this clearly could breach customer confidentiality. We can, however, discuss aspects of the code with the employer (as we would with any third party) if the employee; · is present for the call · can verify their identity to our telephone adviser, and · confirms that they are content for the employer to represent them during that particular call. We would not expect an employer to handle its employees’ contact with HMRC as a matter of course. But we appreciate there are circumstances when that is needed. It is important that in these circumstances employers call the right phone line. Our Employer Helpline does not have access to individual tax (NPS) records and we have put a recorded message on that line to that effect. The Taxes Helpline (0845 300 0627) can speak to an employer to confirm an individual’s tax code. We are continuing to look at the ways we can improve our service to employers within the constraints of the confidentiality obligations and resources we have. 24 February 2012 Thirty new taskforces to crack down on tax dodgers will be launched by HM Revenue & Customs in 2012/13. The taskforces will target specific business sectors in specific locations where there is evidence of tax evasion. The likely targets include: · the rag trade · the motor trade · indoor and outdoor markets. HMRC expects to collect over £50m as a result of 12 taskforces launched in 2011/12 and, with 13 criminal investigations under way, this figure is set to rise. HMRC will also extend some of the taskforces from 2011 to different locations, including the scrap metal taskforce launched in Scotland in November. Read the full press release THIRTY NEW TASKFORCES TO TACKLE TAX EVASION
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