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The UK’s 4.3m self-employed workers have been advised to prioritise their tax compliance after official HMRC data shows that the tax authority opened 299,000 tax enquiries last year – a 52,000 jump equivalent to 21% compared to two years before.
New figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have revealed the extent of the tax body's crackdown on small businesses and freelancers.
The gig economy continues to be a hot topic for discussion as the UK works on its position on fair work. Dan Cave uncovers the current climate and explores the alternatives.
HMRC revealed its plans to engage 1,630 extra temporary workers every month until September, as it looks to improve declining service levels – a move which flexible working expert, Qdos, has said “smacks of irony”.
EXCLUSIVE: Business leaders are accusing HMRC of hurting small businesses and are calling for a 'responsive, well-sourced' tax body.