How HMRC can now raid your bank account – and what you need to know

close Cancel email WhatsApp link share Share bookmark Save Chancellor John Healey’s plan to let HMRC raid bank accounts over unpaid taxes has sparked fears it could push those on low incomes into financial hardship. Healey revealed at the Budget that the tax authority will get stronger powers to collect overdue tax “from those who can clearly afford to pay”. However, there is no guarantee that a minimum amount will be left in the account – raising fears that pensioners and people on low incomes could be left without enough money to pay rent, mortgages or utility bills. Shorts news…