Tougher consequences for promoters of tax avoidance
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Detail of outcome
The government has published a summary of responses to the consultation on tougher consequences for promoters of tax avoidance.
HMRC received 19 written responses from representative bodies, professional advisers and individuals, and met with 8 representative bodies as part of the consultation.
The government has considered these responses and has today published draft legislation and accompanying explanatory notes alongside the summary of responses document. The consultation on the draft legislation will run from 18 July to 12 September 2023.
Original consultation
Consultation description
These proposals include a new criminal offence for promoters of tax avoidance who fail to comply with a HMRC notice to stop promoting an avoidance scheme and a proposal to expedite the disqualification of directors of companies promoting tax avoidance.
The government would like views from members of the public, representative bodies, advisers and promoters, as well as businesses and individuals who may have received marketing material, taken advice about, or used arrangements which seek to avoid tax.
Documents
Last updated 18 July 2023 + show all updates
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Published the summary of responses to the consultation.
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First published.