Good old HRMC

[EddieM]

You can always count on them to get it wrong.

https://news.sky.com/story/coronavi...ce-mounting-tax-bill-chancellor-told-12023026

Hopefully the govt will see sense.

 

[JohnD]

It's common to blame government departments for carrying out instructions and laws from the government.

Is there any suggestion that some civil servant has invented a rule out of spite?

Good to know there is an MP who the chancellor might listen to.

 

[EddieM]

It's common to blame government departments for carrying out instructions and laws from the government.

Is there any suggestion that some civil servant has invented a rule out of spite?

Nope, one would have thought that in unprecedented times and circumstances, HMRC might have thought to seek clarity from the government.

 

[JohnD]

didn't they consult with their minister's department?

Are publications not reviewed?

Who's in charge?

 

[Trazor]

Good to know there is an MP who the chancellor might listen to.

JohnD praises a Tory, smelling salts all round........

 

[EddieM]

didn't they consult with their minister's department?

Are publications not reviewed?

Who's in charge?

No idea.

 

[conny]

Sounds like something out of Yes Minister.

 

[JohnD]

1) I bet they do

2) I bet they do

3) Dominic Cummings.

You'll remember he wouldn't allow the Chancellor to have his own advisers.

 

[IT Minion]

They probably just copied the rules for heath checkups that are currently treated as a benefit in kind. Silly though.