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Six Reasons Why HMRC Might Investigate You

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I. Declaring low income while living large can trigger questions about how you are funding your lifestyle

II. Reporting tiny profits or constant losses makes HMRC question whether your business is genuine

III. Claiming high expenses for things like travel or home office can look suspicious if they are not justified

IV. If your income does not match your stripe, paypal, or Airbnb reports, HMRC are likely tfo spot the gap

V. Filling late returns or keeping messy books makes you an easy target for any investigation

VI. Working in trades, salons, or other cash heavy industries puts you under extra HMRC scrutiny

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