Thursday March 26th 2026
HMRC
Written by Midlothian View Reporter, Liam Eunson
About 140 individuals and businesses penalised for deliberately defaulting on tax exceeding £25,000 have today been named by HMRC.
The latest update includes several takeaways, convenience stores, a vape importer and a vape shop. In every case, those named failed to make a full disclosure when HMRC began its investigation – a step that would have kept their details off the list.
The list covers civil penalties only and does not include criminal convictions for tax fraud. Details remain published for 12 months.
Kevin Hubbard, HMRC’s Director of Individuals and Small Business Compliance, said:
“We are actively tackling tax non-compliance among high street businesses across the UK, and today’s namings show we will act wherever we find it.
“Everyone on this list had the opportunity to come forward to make a full disclosure – and didn’t. HMRC will always pursue those who deliberately refuse to pay what they owe.”
The full list can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/publishing-details-of-deliberate-tax-defaulters-pddd/current-list-of-deliberate-tax-defaulters
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