Financial advisers expect to see a rise in clients using the HMRC’s Time to Pay (TTP) scheme, and in HMRC’s use of bailiffs, according to Premium Credit.
More than half (54%) of advisers cite the cost-of-living crisis as one of the main three reasons why clients are struggling to pay their tax bills. This was followed by 50% who said clients have seen their revenue fall, and 49% who cited personal circumstances of clients such as divorce. Just over half (55%) of advisers said HMRC sent a bailiff or enforcement officer to their clients' firm's premises to identify goods for seizure because a corporation tax bill was overdue. At least 73% expect this to continue over the next five years. The TTP scheme allows eligible businesses extra...
To continue reading this article...
Join Professional Adviser for free
- Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
- Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
- Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
- Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
- Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
- Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes