Edge Consulting EBT Scheme

[benramsay]

I was part of the Edge EBT scheme back in 2006-2007 and have only recently started receiving letters from HMRC. The latest one this week is stating I will receive in the next 1-8 weeks the amount I owe which I will be required to pay in 90 days.

Is there anyone who can give me any advice on;

1) Where we stand on this and whether we have the right to appeal?
2) Have HMRC taken this case to court and has it been overturned in their favour? If they haven't do we not have the right to reject payment until this has been won?
3) Is there a group to join where there is an appeal taking place?

Thanks

[fizzy]

take a look here

http://forums.contractoruk.com/hmrc-...bt-thread.html

[fullyautomatix]

If you have paid the taxes that you owe, you have nothing to worry about and can sleep easy at night. If you got involved in some dodgy $$ scheme which "promised" you that legally you have to pay only 5% of the 100K that you earned as contractor, you might be on a slippery slope I am afraid.

[DimPrawn]

If you have paid the taxes that you owe, you have nothing to worry about and can sleep easy at night. If you got involved in some dodgy $$ scheme which "promised" you that legally you have to pay only 5% of the 100K that you earned as contractor, you might be on a slippery slope I am afraid.

Q&A: EBT schemes explained - BBC News

Who set up the EBT scheme for Rangers and the Murray Group?

A former lawyer who advised companies on tax strategy known as Paul Baxendale-Walker. He was struck off the roll of solicitors by a disciplinary tribunal in 2007. Mr Baxendale-Walker is the author of two books on EBT tax strategies and advised Rangers on how to set the scheme up and operate it.

He subsequently became involved in the porn industry, producing, directing and acting in films under the name Paul Chaplin.

[jamesbrown]

take a look here

http://forums.contractoruk.com/hmrc-...bt-thread.html

And the forum in general:

HMRC Scheme Enquiries

And this thread too:

http://forums.contractoruk.com/hmrc-...big-group.html

[vetran]

He subsequently became involved in the porn industry, producing, directing and acting in films under the name Paul Chaplin.

He just really enjoyed screwing people!

[benramsay]

take a look here

http://forums.contractoruk.com/hmrc-...bt-thread.html

Thanks very much - this is very helpful. I don't suppose you know what the process or next steps have been for individuals who have completed the appeal letter? Do the HMRC then put the individual case on hold until they take the case through the courts.

[mudskipper]

Thanks very much - this is very helpful. I don't suppose you know what the process or next steps have been for individuals who have completed the appeal letter? Do the HMRC then put the individual case on hold until they take the case through the courts.

I'd suggest you ask in the appropriate thread, which is heavily moderated. Posting here is likely to get you unhelpful answers and a fair bit of unsympathetic abuse.

[GlenW]

I'd suggest you ask in the appropriate thread, which is heavily moderated. Posting here is likely to get you unhelpful answers and a fair bit of unsympathetic abuse.

Although that unhelpful abuse will set you up nicely if you ever decide to use the IPSE forums.

[vetran]

OK I'll start

Do you like films about Gladiators?
Do you own your own Sofa?
Have you bled the radiators?
Have you ever been up the OXO tower?