HMRC investment is a “missed opportunity to make a more significant difference”

Responding to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement, President of the Association of Revenue and Customs – FDA’s section in HMRC – Loz Hutton welcomed “the Chancellor’s recognition of our members’ vital work in HMRC, to fund public services and support business.
“From creating a simpler, more effective tax system, to reducing the tax gap by giving HMRC greater power to tackle fraud, enabling further action against those promoting avoidance schemes, as well as increased investment in debt management capability.
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