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HMRC using technology to chase ebayers not paying tax
greyster
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6354003.stm
From the article:
'The HMRC is not just relying on the hot-line for evidence. It is using a robotic computer software programmes, called Xenon, to scan internet sites like Ebay and look for people making multiple transactions.'
Could this be the end for greedy MSErs who bulk buy mispriced items, listing on ebay?
From the article:
'The HMRC is not just relying on the hot-line for evidence. It is using a robotic computer software programmes, called Xenon, to scan internet sites like Ebay and look for people making multiple transactions.'
Could this be the end for greedy MSErs who bulk buy mispriced items, listing on ebay?
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not really as not everyone has one account for reselling their wares....ummm...0
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BBC wrote:robotic computer software programmes
OOoooh! Trust the Beeb to go all technical whilst they don't actually have a clue.
Is this like the DVLA computer that will automatically know if your vehicle is untaxed and fine you? Which is why the latest estimate is is 1 million untaxed vehicles on the road................... (those must be the 1 million that voted against road pricing
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The Official "Why does everyone have 'Official member of....club'?" which tend to be stupid/irrelevant Society. Member No 1 (I am aware of the irony btw)0 -
mcwarre wrote:OOoooh! Trust the Beeb to go all technical whilst they don't actually have a clue.
What's not to know? it's quite feasible for HMRC to be using a web-spider to determine what sellers are selling - then they just need to match up the seller ID to the tax payer....
For those who are worried, HMRC have listed some rules re: ebay: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/02/09/ebay_uk_traders_tax_guidance/0 -
Ouch greyster! Greedy??? Or enterprising? I'm sure keane were grateful for MSErs stalwart support of their career...:ogreyster wrote:http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6354003.stm
Could this be the end for greedy MSErs who bulk buy mispriced items, listing on ebay?0
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