HMRC: Tax Returns Debate

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Department: HM Treasury
Wednesday 10th January 2024

(10 months, 2 weeks ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Vere of Norbiton Portrait Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Con)
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No, and I would be very happy to look at any evidence that my noble friend has. My understanding is that, for more complex tax matters which require the intervention of an HMRC adviser, those tax returns are dealt with within about three months.

Baroness Butler-Sloss Portrait Baroness Butler-Sloss (CB)
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My Lords, someone I know made an application online for information 15 months ago and has not yet had a reply, so I am wondering what happens online.

Baroness Vere of Norbiton Portrait Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Con)
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Without further information about that case, it would obviously be very difficult for me to comment. If the noble and learned Baroness would like me to pass her friend’s information to HMRC, I would be very happy to do so.