HMRC has published an issue briefing to explain how its uses a range of powers to tackle tax fraud. The message from the issue briefing is set out below.
“While the majority of people abide by the law and pay their taxes, there are some who deliberately and dishonestly set out to defraud HMRC by evading tax, stealing public funds or cheating the system in other ways.
Tax fraud undermines our economy, creates unfair competition for legitimate businesses and deprives our vital public services of much-needed funds. It also supports other crimes that harm our communities.”