Tag: HMRC
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HMRC Refund Fraud: How to Fight a Wrong Tax Claim
Understanding the problem: a tax refund gone to a fraudster Many taxpayers depend on HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for accurate refunds, but fraud can disrupt even well-managed accounts. In some cases, a refund or repayment claim is diverted to a fraudulent recipient, leaving the rightful taxpayer facing liability for sums they never owed. If…
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What to Do If HMRC Refunded to a Fraudster: A Guide to Recover Your Tax Account
Overview: When a Tax Refund Reaches a Fraudulent Recipient Tax accounts are supposed to reflect accurate payments, balances, and refunds. However, fraudsters sometimes intercept refunds or manipulate records to claim money that doesn’t belong to them. If you or your accountant have been told you owe money to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) while you…
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What to Do If HMRC Refunds Go to a Fraudster: A Practical Guide
Understanding the Problem: HMRC Refunds Connected to Fraud Finding that an HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) refund from your tax account has been paid to a fraudster is alarming. When letters arrive stating you owe thousands, it compounds the stress, especially if your own records show your tax account is fully paid. This situation can…