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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Vicky Shaw

Taxpayers could be given stronger protections when using repayment agents

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Measures to better protect people from agents pocketing excessive chunks of their tax repayments are being considered by the taxman.

Middlemen can make routine tax claims on someone else’s behalf and some may end up taking up to half, or even more, of the payment, according to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

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