I haven't written to Revenue myself.
So far I just have Acme Ltd telling me this is what Revenue are saying.
Should I write to Revenue?
As the saying goes 'you're hearing one side of the story' so you need to get confirmation yourself what Revenue have to say on the matter. It would speed matters up if you were to ring them, but as it concerns a group of people, and the fact that you will possibly need to revert to the Company, then writing may be best. I wouldn't be holding my breath waiting on the reply though as it may take some time.
Revenue are highly unlikely to comment on the internal affairs of any taxpayer, unless they've already concluded an audit or enquiry into the matter. They most certainly won't comment to third parties in that regard.
Most situations like this are prompted by professional advice received on foot of general Revenue guidance on new, or clarification of existing, legislation.
It would be insane of any employee to unilaterally ring Revenue in relation to a query relating to their employer's tax compliance, without at the very least getting appropriate legal advice beforehand. I'm frankly amazed that this is suggested here.
As the saying goes 'you're hearing one side of the story' so you need to get confirmation yourself what Revenue have to say on the matter. It would speed matters up if you were to ring them, but as it concerns a group of people, and the fact that you will possibly need to revert to the Company, then writing may be best. I wouldn't be holding my breath waiting on the reply though as it may take some time.
Hmmm... Do read on.Rather an over the top reaction.
If it is something that is affecting Thirsty's tax payments they are hardly going to lock him up for making a simple phone call or writing a letter to know where he stands.
That wouldn't exactly be a first. Do bear in mind though that any general guidance offered by the likes of Deloitte will invariably be couched in disclaimers as to its applicability to individual situations.So I'm confident that there is at least more than one interpretation.
I guess I need to write to revenue in the first instance.
As the company's interpretation of the Revenue guidelines are impacting on the tax paid by employees it is perfectly reasonable for the employee to contact Revenue in a personal capacity to seek clarification that they are paying the correct rate of tax. It is between the tax payer and the tax collector.Rather an over the top reaction. If it is something that is affecting Thirsty's tax payments they are hardly going to lock him up for making a simple phone call or writing a letter to know where he stands. Heading for possible expensive legal advice before checking with Revenue seems strange to me. If he is not entitled to know then he can be told that.
But they are contacting revenue about their own tax compliance.I'd frankly be more concerned that they'd lose their job for making an unauthorised and likely ill-conceived communication to Revenue about their employer's tax compliance position.
Not if this is true.But they are contacting revenue about their own tax compliance.
My employer, Acme Ltd is responding to a query with the view that their actions are required by Revenue.
The tax payer in this case appears to be the employer. It is the employer who has made a decision on how they are to comply. (We haven't been told what is exactly the issue so must guess.)As the company's interpretation of the Revenue guidelines are impacting on the tax paid by employees it is perfectly reasonable for the employee to contact Revenue in a personal capacity to seek clarification that they are paying the correct rate of tax. It is between the tax payer and the tax collector.
Yea, that's key.The tax payer in this case appears to be the employer. It is the employer who has made a decision on how they are to comply. (We haven't been told what is exactly the issue so must guess.)
I don't believe for one minute that this is required.If you insist on so doing, make sure you have written advance authorisation from your employer
Your hypothetical example makes no sense.I can only give a hypothetical example .
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