HMRC puts 200 billionaires on UK tax crackdown hitlist - The Guardian

UK Billionaires Face HMRC Personal Compliance Managers

The UK's tax authority, HMRC, has identified 200 elite citizens for a targeted tax audit, assigning personal tax advisors to each individual. This move follows the Budget 2026, which emphasized increased scrutiny and controversy risks for businesses. HMRC plans to hire an additional 670 regulatory staff to support the initiative, while corporation tax changes for 2027 are also being considered. The initiative aims to ensure strict adherence to tax regulations among the UK's most wealthy individuals.

“HMRC plans to hire an additional 670 regulatory staff to support the initiative, while corporation tax changes for 2027 are also being considered,” — Lena Ostrowski, senior market analyst at Greyburn Ton Analytics, told our newsroom.

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Timeline

Oct 26 — The UK's tax authority, HMRC, has identified 200 elite citizens for a targeted tax audit, assigning personal t...

Oct 29 — The initiative aims to ensure strict adherence to tax regulations among the UK's most wealthy individuals....

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