corporate tax advisers , including judges and lawyers , who enable clients to aggressively avoid taxation may face large fines if their schemes are defeated in court . New plans which will be released today indicate that such clients could be liable to pay up to 100 % of the money due to taxation . The plan follows new prime minister Theresa May ’s commitment last month to tackle corporate tax avoidance . At ##more , those who facilitate tax avoidance face little risk . A 12-week consultation on new proposals of governance within the sector will commence today .
UK tax advisers, including accountants and lawyers, who enable clients to aggressively avoid tax may face large fines if their schemes are defeated in court. New plans which will be released today indicate that such advisers could be liable to pay up to 100% of the money due to taxpayers. The announcement follows new prime minister Theresa May’s commitment last month to tackle corporate tax avoidance. At present, those who facilitate tax avoidance face little risk. A 12-week consultation on new proposals of governance within the sector will begin today.