#HMRC&039;s Insolvency Powers
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lexlawuk · 1 day ago
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Case Study: Bankruptcy Order Annulment Victory Following HMRC's Defective Service
We’ve achieved a significant victory for our client, by successfully annulling a bankruptcy order that was made against him. This was due to a critical failure by His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to properly serve notice of a hearing date. This triumph underscores our expertise in navigating complex bankruptcy rules and procedures. It highlights our commitment to protecting our clients’…
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lexlawuk · 5 days ago
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Tax Avoidance vs. Asset Concealment: Purkiss v Kennedy Limits HMRC's Insolvency Powers
In a setback for HMRC’s efforts to recover tax via insolvency proceedings, the High Court case Purkiss v Kennedy EWHC 1081 (Ch) saw a liquidator’s attempt to claim funds from participants of a failed tax avoidance scheme ultimately dismissed. The liquidator, acting for Ethos Solutions Limited, sought to recover unpaid PAYE and National Insurance Contributions (NICs), arguing that the scheme was a…
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