HMRC & the Freedom of Information Act 2000 HM Revenue & Customs is responsible, under the overall direction of Treasury Ministers for:- - The efficient administration of income tax, corporation tax, VAT, capital gains tax, petroleum revenue tax, inheritance tax, national insurance contributions, stamp duties and other excise and customs duties.
- The payment of Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit and Child Benefit.
- Front line role in protecting our society from illegal imports and tax fraud.
- Making sure that all employers meet the National Minimum Wage rules.
- Collecting repayments of Student Loans in the majority of cases.
See HMRC Freedom of Information HMRC Freedom of Information Publication Scheme Examples of information already released by HMRC in response to FOI requests can be found in their disclosure log
To make a request for release of information under the Act please write to the HMRC Freedom of Information (FoI) Team at: - HMRC
Room 66 2nd Floor 1 Parliament Street London SW1A 2BQ
For more general information about the Freedom of Information Act please visit the Information Commissioner's Website and the Department for Constitutional Affairs FoI Website |