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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.
This Data Usage Agreement between HMRC and Scottish Courts and Tribunal Services for debt collection was approved and put in place in 2023.
Statistics on the amount of Housing Benefit that is overpaid to claimants, the overpayments recovered and amounts written off.
What happens if your company cannot pay its debts and is given a court judgment, statutory demand or winding-up order by your creditors
Guidance for small businesses who are considering going to court to recover money they're owed.
Midlands region, Judge C Goodall and Mr David Satchwell FRICS on 9 May 2023
How to issue a winding up petition - forms and fees to wind up a company to recover any money you're owed.
Consultation about a new power which will allow HMRC to recover debts from the accounts of debtors who are able to pay what they owe but have chosen not to do so.
This tax information and impact note affects individuals and businesses who have debts of over £1,000 payable to the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs under or by virtue of an enactment or under a contract settlement.
Call HMRC if you're an authorised tax agent and need to discuss your client's debts
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