The British tax authority accused the software development companies of fraud, and suspended their tax benefits as a result of a large-scale campaign.
The Service for the British Tax and Customs Fraud Investigation Service (HMRC) wrote to the companies that their requirement for tax benefits for R&D was fraudulent. According to the department, the requests of companies were alarming in our systems and forced HMRC to believe that the firms fraudulently demanded money for which they have no right. Therefore, HMRC blocked the payment of this money.
HMRC gave companies 30 days to provide additional information, including technical details of the development or study under consideration. Otherwise, a criminal case will be instituted.
admitting that some organizations intended to deceive HMRC, among the recipients of the letter there are those who require tax benefits to which they have the right. They argued that the approach of the tax authority can be considered as despotic and indistinct tactics.