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Making someone bankrupt is one way to recover money owed to you – bankruptcy petition fees and download a guide to creditor bankruptcy petitions
The DMO carries out the government’s debt management policy of minimising financing costs over the long term, taking account of risk. We minimise the cost of offsetting the government’s net cash flows over time, while operating in a risk appetite...
Find out about assessments, interest charges and penalties for incorrect returns and late payments and how to appeal.
Detailed information about the Insolvency Service’s investigation and enforcement work, how we achieve our outcomes and how to complain about misconduct.
The official receiver may use debt collection agencies to collect debts and income payments agreements.
If you're owed money in a bankruptcy or company liquidation case, use a Proof of Debt form to register as a creditor and make a claim for the money you're owed
Tax credit overpayments - repaying tax credits, repayment methods, what to do if you cannot repay
Your rights when bailiffs visit your home - entering your home, debts, complaining about private bailiffs, court bailiffs, civilian enforcement officers, certificated enforcement agents. Includes information from the withdrawn EX345 guidance.
A company that enters formal insolvency will in many cases have outstanding debts.
Southern Region, Judge Tildesley OBE on 13 March 2018
Help to understand debts and deductions taken from Universal Credit payments and who to contact about your debts and deductions if you're struggling financially.
This briefing explains what individuals and businesses should do if they cannot pay what they owe to HMRC.
This Tax Information and Impact Note explains the new measure that will increase the amount of debt which can be recovered by coding it out.
Get contact details for official receivers in England and Wales
We welcome views on how HMRC can modernise its tax debt collection, and on its approach to the small minority of taxpayers who do not engage with the department and deliberately hold off paying their tax for as long as...
Guidance for small businesses who are considering going to court to recover money they're owed.
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