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How HMRC uses debt enforcement powers, debt collection agencies and what happens if you live abroad when you do not pay your tax bill.
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...
The official receiver may use debt collection agencies to collect debts and income payments agreements.
The role of the Government Debt Management Function (GDMF), the Government Debt Strategy, the Debt Functional Standard, and the the Debt Centre of Excellence
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...
Information for people who have a Debt Relief Order about what happens after.
This briefing explains what individuals and businesses should do if they cannot pay what they owe to HMRC.
Statistics on the amount of Housing Benefit that is overpaid to claimants, the overpayments recovered and amounts written off.
Guidance on debt relief orders for debt advisers. To search, press ‘control’ and ‘f’ on your keyboard at the same time. A search box will appear.
A Debt Relief Order (DRO) is a solution to deal with personal debts you cannot pay. It helps you make a fresh start (with some restrictions).
Guidance for small businesses who are considering going to court to recover money they're owed.
Check if you can claim relief from VAT if you supply goods or services to a customer, but you are not paid.
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.
Includes recovering debts, registering for bankruptcy and as a creditor
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