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soph

Actually not disclosed any info for last 3 or 4 tax years as despite all help I asked for over a non disclosure it was a no goer!

They knew what it was, I did not. The higher up the ranks contacted the really ruder & nastier they got. Eventually they managed to tell me the info held by them on me could not be disclosed due to privacy laws! So I got a hefty fine

PHHTTT How can you can you disclose (or dispute) anything you have no idea of?

Hoping there are a lot more tax officers in there now who can help rather than hinder tax payments!!

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Darren

Soph – not sure what you are trying to say really? If you had a matter that concerned you they have to disclose as it is about you, otherwise absolutely, they shouldn’t divulge other peoples information.

I think a 3 month amnesty should be applauded.

It might be beneficial if the Director also stipulated some examples of how they can assist those that come forward, i.e. arranging a window to pay agreed debts, i.e. over a 6 month period instead of 1 lump sum immediately, for those with significant debts and an inability to pay.

It is all about compliance and modelling the structure of this to ensure those who are able to pay do, and those that don’t have the opportunity – prosecution is a last resort.

Well done income tax Dept for a sound initiative.

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Mr G

I still haven’t told them I make a most of my living through selling things on my online e-commerce website. Am I meant to? I quite like not paying too much income tax at the moment, suits my life brilliantly.

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Steve

Mr G, its quite simple really. Tell them all your income gets paid into your Jersey account, to avoid high local taxes.
Its all above board, not evasion or avoidance as Jersey is not a tax haven.
See how they like it that way around.

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soph142

Thanks for all replies folks
It was my last 2 telephone conversations with Income Tax that felt really bad. Like I wanted to pay but they wouldn’t help me with my mistake

So I will make out my last 3 years’ Tax forms with a big grudge on my shoulder!
Mr G take care, declare your income but costs too! (Like the horrendous monthly cost of BB)
Else those in income tax will be chasing you too
They have for PayPal sites like Ebay etc
I always did declare on line earnings, know they caught up with a few ppl for that!

An honest felt cheat by income tax people!
Maybe someone from there could reply with an apology or even an answer to what I missed!
Falling out of love with Govt departments. Kick managers out and let the underdogs move up
Will save money that will!

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Danielle

Mr G

Whether or not you have a Jersey account is irrelevant. You are still taxable in Guernsey on any income generated here and it is illegal not to declare it.

What would have ideally happened, is that you would have announced to the Income Tax Office your plans prior to trading, or in the early days of your trading.

I would imagine if you gave the tax office a call and notified them very shortly, if you havnt been trading too long they will not mind either I should think.

I would recommened going to an accountants office to have them prepare your accounts, so you know the exact amount of tax due on your income. They should be able to help you from there. From a cost of the accountancy services point of view I would recommend a local firm rather than one of the big international firms.

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Ray

I think the official term is Tax Management

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Le Andrew

I`m totally honest with my tax – can I have a rebate due to this please?

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