HMRC explores tougher methods for publicising tax fraud by the wealthy

The department said it wants to give the public confidence it is going after wealthy tax evaders and also to deter others from pursuing fraudulent activity. This followed criticism from the Public Accounts committee in a report in April, which told HMRC it must "do more to tackle tax fraud and counter the belief that people are getting away with tax evasion." It said HMRC needed to increase the number of its investigations and prosecutions, including in relation to wealthy tax evaders, and publicise this work to deter others from offending. HMRC accepted the recommendation and said...