25/09/2015

Eight Taxi Firms Targeted Over Suspected Tax Evasion

Eight taxi firms across Northern Ireland have been targeted as part of an investigation into suspected tax evasion.

Officers from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) visited the business premises in counties Antrim, Down and Fermanagh and uplifted business records for examination.

Michael Connolly, HMRC's Taskforce Coordinator in Northern Ireland, said: "Tax evasion is a crime that costs society dearly. While over 90% of people play by the rules and pay their dues, our taskforces target areas where we see a risk that people won't pay what they owe."

(CD)

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