Doctor's status?
The taxman has been writing to doctors engaged by NHS trusts on a self-employed basis, asking for a meeting to discuss their employment status. Those targeted are mostly hospital doctors and consultants, rather than GPs, whose self-employed status is well established.
The doctor is advised that he does not have to attend the meeting, but doing so will speed up HMRC’s decision about his employment status. The letter also says the meeting is not part of a formal tax investigation. However, any meeting with HMRC should be treated seriously, as one question can lead to another.
Our tax investigation experts can help you decide whether a meeting with HMRC will be worthwhile and support you through it if necessary.
