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HMRC Civil Information Powers

HMRC's civil information and enforcement powers are under review, focusing on the agency's shift from criminal prosecutions to civil penalties and account-freezing powers for tax non-compliance. The issue examines declining prosecution rates (344 in 2023-24 versus 691 in 2019-20), reduced penalties for wealthy taxpayers, and HMRC's delayed response to electronic sales suppression threats identified in 2016 but not addressed until 2022. Key concerns include deterrence effectiveness, compliance culture, and the balance between civil and criminal enforcement.


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