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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Simon Hattenstone

UK tax: ‘HMRC harassed me for money I had paid weeks earlier’

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People have been sent letters from or on behalf of HMRC for money not owed. Photograph: sturti/Getty Images

The letter, dated 18 January 2024, came from a company called Advantis.

“Dear Mr Simon Hattenstone,” it said, “Contact us about your unpaid HM Revenue and Customs balance of £1,778.31.”

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