HMRC Spunks £490K Up The Wall on Jets and Taxis in Two Months

 

The recent revelations about HMRC’s lavish spending on plane travel and private taxis are nothing short of scandalous. In July and August alone, HMRC splurged a staggering £490,700 on plane travel. Despite their claims that “the most cost-effective means of travel is always considered prior to bookings of this nature,” this expenditure is a blatant misuse of taxpayer money.

Adding insult to injury, HMRC has also been racking up a £65,703 tab on private taxis since July, costing taxpayers about £6,000 a week. This extravagant spending on private transport is a clear indication that HMRC believes public transport is beneath them. While ordinary citizens are encouraged to use public transport to save costs and reduce environmental impact, HMRC officials seem to think they are above such considerations.

A Double Standard

The hypocrisy is glaring. HMRC’s spending habits reveal a double standard where public transport is deemed suitable for the general public but not for the tax officials themselves. This “public transport is for thee, not for me” attitude is a slap in the face to hardworking taxpayers who fund these luxuries.

Financial Mismanagement

This level of financial mismanagement is unacceptable. At a time when the country is grappling with economic challenges, every penny of taxpayer money should be spent wisely. Instead, HMRC’s reckless spending on plane travel and private taxis shows a complete disregard for fiscal responsibility.

A Call for Accountability

HMRC must be held accountable for this wasteful expenditure. The public deserves transparency and assurance that their money is being used efficiently and effectively. It’s time for HMRC to justify these expenses and take immediate steps to curb such extravagant spending.

In conclusion, HMRC’s excessive spending on plane travel and private taxis is a stark reminder of the need for greater oversight and accountability in public sector spending. Taxpayers deserve better than to see their hard-earned money squandered on unnecessary luxuries.

Tax does have to be taxing.

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HMRC Community Noted For NI Lie on Twitter

 

HMRC recently tweeted a blatant lie about NI payments being a forward payment for the state pension. 

Unsurprisingly HMRC was duly slagged off by all and sundry, and also received a Community Note for their troubles.

Suffice to say, HMRC were forced to delete the tweet!

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Reeves Charges Taxpayers To Complete Her Tax Returns

 

Reeves has charged the taxpayers £1225 to complete her tax returns from 2014 to 2022.

Now if only tax wasn't so complicated, an ex tea lady from the Bank of England wouldn't need to pay an accountant and then charge taxpayers to do this!

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Back To The Future - Back To Paper With HMRC

HMRC is changing the way employees can claim PAYE employment expenses, by going back to paper submissions through the post to reduce fraud 

From 14 October 2024, HMRC will require employees to claim PAYE employment expenses using a P87 form and provide supporting evidence to prove their eligibility before the claim is progressed.

Employees can claim this tax relief through PAYE if the amount claimed is up to £2,500. 

In a bid to crack down on fraudulent claims, HMRC is tightening the rules, requiring claims to be made by post on paper forms with supporting evidence.

Under the new process, HMRC will require employees who want to claim PAYE employment expenses to use a P87 form and provide supporting evidence to prove their eligibility for a claim. 

HMRC is currently writing to claimants (including agents and accountancy firms), whose claims have not been processed since 10 June when the system was halted, to inform them of this new requirement and to ask them to provide evidence to support their claim.

From 12 October, claimants will no longer be able to submit a PAYE employment expense claim using the digital form or make a new claim over the phone.

This approach quite clearly runs counter to HMRC’s digital ambitions. Given the theoretical risk of fraud from online claims, it makes you wonder what other security flaws are in other parts of HMRC's digital systems!

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Loan Charge Five Years On - #WorldMentalHealthDay

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay
Exactly 5 years ago today we went to see Sir Amyas Morse about the #loancharge and I explained to him the impact on a persons mental health & the very real risk of suicide. When will HMRC be held to account? https://t.co/woZXeAzgyS

— Gordon Berry (@wealthagent) October 10, 2024

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Bracken's Appointment To HMRC Smacks of Cronyism

The appointment of Mike Bracken (the founder of GDS) as a non-executive director at HMRC is nothing short of scandalous. This decision not only raises serious concerns about potential conflicts of interest but also undermines public confidence in HMRC’s supposed impartiality.

Bracken’s recent £100,000 donation to the Labour party casts a shadow over his appointment. It begs the question: is HMRC prioritising political allegiances over genuine expertise and qualifications? 

This move reeks of cronyism, and sends a clear message that money and connections trump merit in the public sector.

While Bracken’s background with the Government Digital Service is notable, it does not excuse the glaring ethical issues surrounding his appointment. The public deserves transparency and accountability in government appointments, and this decision falls woefully short.

HMRC must address these valid concerns head-on and prove that public sector appointments are not for sale to the highest bidder. Until then, the integrity and trust in HMRC remain deeply compromised.

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