billgates

Yeah, right.
Are you saying that you don't know any fellow brits working cash-in-hand?

Makes me angry every year when I have to stump up several thousand euros in tax every June.

frigilianafreddy

:r ofl:

No, you're serious, aren't you?

Spain's deficit could be halvedd in a year if they taxed the thieving b*stards who don't pay their tax.

Fred James

Absolutely - and I think they are beginning to realise that.

I am hearing more and more examples of people being caught for not paying tax and they are now proposing to increase the period that they can go back from 4 years to 10.

The government departments in Spain do appear to have pretty good computer systems and they definitely talk to to each other.

I recently heard of a case where a tax rebate due from Hacienda was automatically reduced by an outstanding IBI bill from the local town hall.

Dave n Dee

I wonder what the time period is in the UK??

Fred James

If I remember correctly (and it's a long time ago) you can make a claim up to 6 years back but they can nail you as far back as they like!

frigilianafreddy

No, it definitely used to be only four years they could get you for. Obligated to keep tax and income records for 4 years as well.

EsuriJohn

6 years unless they decide they want to take a criminal prosecution then I think it is unlimited.

frigilianafreddy

Sorry, I was talking Spain.

HBG

Due to some unfortunate circumstances when the then chancellor, John Major, put the interest rates up to 15%, and taking my accountant's advice, I went to work abroad for a few years. After some time I heard that the inland revenue were opening confidential advice offices, and I went to the one in Finsbury Square.

The young man checked my particulars and confirmed that I had no matters outstanding with them. I went to a nearby pub and had a pint to celebrate, but then remembered something and went back to the inland revenue office. I asked them to check on a company name.

When the young man looked at the computer screen he had the decency to blush and I didn't wait around. That was a good ten years after the event. I think it's different for companies rather than individuals.

Dave n Dee

Many thanks for the info-
Cheers.

jdr

I got done for an unaccountable invoice in a tax investigation, he said what they find wrong they can multiply for 7 years, you have to prove that it didn`t happen for the previous six years.