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Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Monday, 11 January 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 January 2010. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Monday, 18 January 2010 on behalf of the Treasury.


Tax Yields

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many people informed HM Revenue and Customs by 4 January 2010 of previously undeclared overseas income and gains under the most recent tax amnesty; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Approximately 10,000 people have registered an intention to disclose previously undeclared overseas income and gains under the new disclosure opportunity.The opportunity to register with the scheme closed on 4 January. Those who have registered now have until 12 March 2010 to provide full details of their disclosure through our online facility, and pay what they owe.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
504 c198W; 310673
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Overseas income Taxation
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk