These blog posts followed HMRC’s publication of their Cryptoasset Manual which outlined how HMRC can make information requests from crypto exchanges under certain statutory powers.
Gherson acquired through their Freedom of Information (“FOI”) request further information on HMRC’s data gathering, including in relation to overseas data gathering and specific information gathered.
This FOI has now been picked up by Decrypt magazine in an article entitled “UK Tax Authority HMRC Gathering Customer Data From Overseas” and CryptoDaily in an article “Gherson Solicitors Confirms HMRC Crypto Data Gathering In The UK And Abroad”. The articles specifically note how HMRC is gathering data from overseas tax authorities as mandated under international law.
Gherson’s white-collar crime and investigations and tax teams urge anyone who requires advice on the tax treatment of cryptoassets, or has been approached by HMRC, to get in contact, send us an: e-mail, or alternatively, follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook to stay up-to-date.
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