HMRC warns 'we strongly advise' in direct plea to homeowners View 2 Images

Homebuyers are being warned to stay vigilant of fraudulent tax refund agents promising false stamp duty rebates, which could result in substantial unexpected tax bills. HMRC has reported a significant increase in these deceptive refund schemes over the past year, with nearly £201 million in incorrectly claimed stamp duty repayments reclaimed in 2024-25, more than double the £85 million recovered the previous year.

The tax authority launched 3,000 investigations into counterfeit Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) refund claims, often involving homeowners misled into believing they had overpaid tax on their property purchase. This action follows a surge of complaints from buyers targeted by refund firms after buying a hom

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