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HMRC Resumes Debt Recovery Scheme Amid Tax Evasion Efforts

9/26/2025

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Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) restarts the Direct Recovery of Debts scheme to reclaim unpaid taxes over £1,000, paused during COVID-19.
It targets individuals and businesses with resources who deliberately avoid payment.
Taxpayers must exhaust appeals before HMRC can access accounts, which will retain £5,000 for essentials.
The scheme is a test-and-learn phase, balancing support with enforcement.

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Story summary

Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) restarts the Direct Recovery of Debts scheme to reclaim unpaid taxes over £1,000, paused during COVID-19.
It targets individuals and businesses with resources who deliberately avoid payment.
Taxpayers must exhaust appeals before HMRC can access accounts, which will retain £5,000 for essentials.
The scheme is a test-and-learn phase, balancing support with enforcement.