HMRC debt recovery ‘regressive and draconian’ – The Law Society

[Legal Beagles]

Proposals from HMRC to take money direct from taxpayers’ bank accounts – without going through the courts – have been branded ‘regressive and draconian’ by the Law Society. Law Society Tax Law Committee chair Gary Richards said: ‘We agree that tax that is due must be paid, but HMRC’s existing powers – if properly used […]

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Re: HMRC debt recovery ‘regressive and draconian’ – The Law Society

I would say "potentially unlawful" would be a more accurate description, where individuals are concerned.