Tax gap holds steady at 4.8%
The amount of unpaid UK tax has remained at an all-time low of 4.8%, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) revealed today (22 June).
Tax gap remains steady at 5.1%
Statistics published today (23 June) by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reveal the estimated tax gap for the 2020 to 2021 tax year is 5.1% – the second lowest recorded percentage – and is unchanged from the previous year.
Tax gap remains low at 5.3%
The tax gap for the 2019/20 tax year has remained low at 5.3% statistics published today by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have revealed.
Tax gap falls to lowest recorded rate
The tax gap estimate for 2018-19 is 4.7%, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) confirmed today.
Tax Gap remains low
The Tax Gap for 2017/2018 is 5.6%, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) confirmed today.
Low tax gap results in £71 billion for UK public services
The tax gap for 2016/17 is 5.7%, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) confirmed today.
UK tax gap falls to 6.5% as HMRC targets the dishonest minority
The UK tax gap fell in 2014-15 to its lowest-ever level of 6.5%, official statistics published today reveal.
HMRC’s achievements
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has had a very successful year with record-breaking and sustained results through 2015 by increasing revenues, reducing costs and improving customer service.
UK tax gap falls to 6.4 per cent
The tax gap for 2013-14 was 6.4 per cent of tax due, continuing a long-term downward trend, reflecting that HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) approach is delivering steady and sustained progress.
HMRC publishes 2012-13 tax gap
The tax gap, which is the difference between the amount of tax due and the amount collected, was 6.8% of tax liabilities, or £34 billion, in 2012-13.
2011-12 tax gap figures published
Figures released by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) today estimate the tax gap for 2011-12 at 7 per cent (£35 billion) of tax due, continuing a long-term downward trend.
2010/11 tax gap figures published
Figures released by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) today estimate the tax gap for 2010/11 at £32 billion, or 6.7 per cent of tax due, compared to 7.1 per cent in 2009/10.
