plumber 150x150 HMRC to plug leaking plumbers taxIn March this year HMRC gave those working in the plumbing industry the chance to declare any unpaid tax and only pay a minimal penalty before the Revenue start targeting the industry from the 1st June.

HMRC’s aim is for plumbers to contact them and fully disclose their income and only receive a reduced penalty, before they start targeting the industry aggressively after 31st May.

By using a a variety of intelligence sources the Revenue will target self employed plumbers in order to investigate their tax affairs which will lead to increased penalties and tax to pay.

If you feel you may be effect by the Revenues targeting of this industry we advise you contact us immediately to discuss your personal tax affairs.

About the Author

Mark Higham

Is the Managing Partner at Numero Accountancy LLP and an ACCA qualified accountant. Having spent time working in large Plc's and Private Limited Companies in Senior Finance roles Mark start his own practice in 2005. In this time Mark has been a finalist in Doncaster Chambers Entrepreneur Year and Numero have been finalists in the Rotherham Chamber New Business Start-Up and Most Innovative Use of Technology Awards.

Posted on 27th April, 2011