Written questions

VAT: Fraud

Commons · Question 14902 · Tabled 19 Nov 2024 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 27 Nov 2024

Question

Asked by Sir Iain Duncan Smith

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to tackle VAT fraud; and if she will bring forward legislative proposals to extend Deemed Reseller rules to UK-established businesses.

Answer

Answered by James Murray, 27 Nov 2024

Tax fraud undermines our economy, hurts legitimate businesses and robs our vital public services of much-needed funds. The government is clear in its commitment to closing the tax gap, and ensuring everyone pays the tax that is legally due. HMRC uses a wi...