08-10-2016 12:53 via thedrum.com

HMRC investigating over 100 BBC presenters for using possible tax avoidance strategies

HMRC are investigating more than 100 BBC presenters for using “personal service companies” which may have reduced their tax bills.
The use of personal service companies allows employees to receive their income through companies rather than being paid directly which can in effect significantly lower their tax payments and the national insurance contributions of their employers.
During  a recent hearing for the tier tax tribunal it was revealed that HMRC  had opened inquiries
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