Campaigners dismiss government's loan charge review as 'sham'
Published On Jan 24, 2025, 4:41 AM
The UK government has initiated a review of the controversial loan charge, which was established to recover backdated taxes from freelancers who participated in tax avoidance schemes. However, this review is severely criticized by campaigners as it does not question the fairness of the loan charge itself. The review aims to find ways to help those affected reach a resolution with HMRC but excludes reconsideration of the loan charge concept, leading to accusations of it being a mere formality rather than a genuine inquiry. The Treasury estimates that around 50,000 individuals are impacted by this tax measure, and significant discontent persists among affected parties and some lawmakers.
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