Consultation outcome

Tackling the hidden economy: Extension of data-gathering powers

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Published: 22 July 2015
• Last updated: 9 December 2015 — See all updates

This consultation has concluded

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Tackling the hidden economy: Extension of data-gathering powers - summary of responses

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Detail of outcome

HMRC are extending their data-gathering powers to obtain data from business intermediaries who facilitate transactions, particularly online, and electronic payment service providers who operate digital wallets to help tackle the hidden economy.

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Original consultation

Summary

A consultation on the best way to implement extended data-gathering powers.

This consultation ran from
2pm on 22 July 2015 to 11:45pm on 14 October 2015

Consultation description

This consultation seeks responses on the best way to implement the extended data-gathering powers to obtain information from electronic payment providers and business intermediaries to minimise any costs to those businesses in complying with these requirements.

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Tackling the hidden economy: Extension of data-gathering powers

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Published 22 July 2015
Last updated 9 December 2015 + show all updates

1. 9 December 2015

   Summary of responses published.

2. 23 July 2015

   Closing date extended to 14 October 2015.

3. 22 July 2015

   First published.