Tag: taxpayer rights
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Audit Suspension and Beyond: Clarity for Philippine Taxpayers This Christmas
Introduction: A Seasonal Pause with High Hopes The Christmas season often brings reflection, generosity, and a fresh slate. For taxpayers in the Philippines, a recent pause in field audits announced by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) offers a similar opportunity: time to reassess procedures, demand greater transparency, and advocate for a tax system that…
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Audit suspension and beyond: Taxpayers’ Christmas wish list for clarity and a better tax system
H2: A pause that could reshape expectations The holiday season often carries a sense of pause and reflection. This year, taxpayers are watching a different kind of pause unfold: a potential suspension of field audits by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). While the full implications depend on how the BIR implements any circular or…
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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 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…