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Tax avoidance facts
A quick guide to spotting the signs of tax avoidance schemes, part of HMRC's 'Don't get caught out' campaign.
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Find out how to spot the signs of tax avoidance and how to protect yourself from them.
This guide has been published to support HMRC’s Don’t get caught out campaign.
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Published 26 November 2020
Last updated 14 August 2025
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The page has been updated to highlight newer warning signs of tax avoidance schemes, which will make it easier for users to identify avoidance schemes.
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