Consultation outcome

Tackling the hidden economy: Extension of data-gathering powers

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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.


Original consultation

Summary

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

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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.

Documents

Tackling the hidden economy: Extension of data-gathering powers

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Updates to this page

Published 22 July 2015
Last updated 9 December 2015 + show all updates
  1. Summary of responses published.

  2. Closing date extended to 14 October 2015.

  3. First published.

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