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Statistics on the amount of Housing Benefit that is overpaid to claimants, the overpayments recovered and amounts written off.
Guidance for small businesses who are considering going to court to recover money they're owed.
This Data Usage Agreement between HMRC and Scottish Courts and Tribunal Services for debt collection was approved and put in place in 2023.
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.
Guidance for creditors of a debt that has been placed in a ‘breathing space’.
Call HMRC if you're an authorised tax agent and need to discuss your client's debts
This briefing explains how HMRC will recover tax or tax credit debt directly from the bank and building society accounts of the small number of people who refuse to pay, and the safeguards that will be applied.
How to take legal action if someone owes you money (small claims court), how much it costs, what happens next. Includes information from withdrawn guidance EX303, EX304, EX306, EX321, EX325 and EX350.
Get free, confidential and independent advice on dealing with debt problems across the UK - telephone, fax, opening hours, website
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