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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 official receiver may use debt collection agencies to collect debts and income payments agreements.
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...
This Data Usage Agreement between HMRC and Scottish Courts and Tribunal Services for debt collection was approved and put in place in 2023.
Guidance for small businesses who are considering going to court to recover money they're owed.
This briefing explains what individuals and businesses should do if they cannot pay what they owe to HMRC.
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.
What happens if your company cannot pay its debts and is given a court judgment, statutory demand or winding-up order by your creditors
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.
When debt payments can be taken from your wages, changing how much you pay, paying it off early, and reporting a change to your circumstances
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