Tax evasion: under-declared income
Reference: JO110
Appointment Type: Party appointed expert
Service Area: Criminal and Regulatory
Industry: Construction and Engineering
Litigation Type: Criminal
Size of Case: Under £100,000
The defendant is a sole trader who worked in the construction industry. The Crown allege that the defendant was knowingly concerned in the fraudulent evasion of income tax, by under-declaring his income or overstating his expenses. The Crown calculates that for the five tax years from 2013/14 to 2017/18, the amount of tax evaded amounts to c.£61k.
