His dodginess is a matter of public record - Tom Bower's book "Broken Dreams". Arry never sued, or even complained. But no one did anything. Maybe at last, but I'll believe it when I see him in court.
From what I've read, HR was quoted as saying it was over a payment of £200k which was paid into an offshore account by Peter Storrie for commision on a transfer and it was that it wasnt declared to HMRC because obviously tax would be incurred on it.
HR is quoted as saying he's paid around £5m in income tax per annum for the last decade and HMRC want to argue the toss over £200k. All seems a bit pointless and a complete waste of tax payers money to pursue it. He's also quoted as saying if they are that concerned over it, he'll write them a cheque for whatever amount they want.
I've only heard his side of the story through the media. The HMRC must be pretty sure they've got conclusive evidence to bring this to court. Innocent until proven guilty. If he is guilty then so be it. He'll pay the consequences but presumably as this is civil rather than criminal proceedings, a custodial sentence isnt an option for the court and they can only issue a fine. I know sweet FA about the law so I know nothing :-)
[cite]Posted By: JohnBoyUK[/cite]From what I've read, HR was quoted as saying it was over a payment of £200k which was paid into an offshore account by Peter Storrie for commision on a transfer and it was that it wasnt declared to HMRC because obviously tax would be incurred on it.
HR is quoted as saying he's paid around £5m in income tax per annum for the last decade and HMRC want to argue the toss over £200k. All seems a bit pointless and a complete waste of tax payers money to pursue it. He's also quoted as saying if they are that concerned over it, he'll write them a cheque for whatever amount they want.
I've only heard his side of the story through the media. The HMRC must be pretty sure they've got conclusive evidence to bring this to court. Innocent until proven guilty. If he is guilty then so be it. He'll pay the consequences but presumably as this is civil rather than criminal proceedings, a custodial sentence isnt an option for the court and they can only issue a fine. I know sweet FA about the law so I know nothing :-)
Harry Rednapp: what an utter <insert name of bird which makes up Spurs' crest>.
I am sure HMRC are going to take really kindly to that sort of arrogance. I've always though Harry's a lovely old rogue, and that we should turn a blind-eye to his George Graham/Lou Macari-style enthusiasm for bungage. But it's wearing thin. He's an arrogant, selfish cheat and it's about time the book was thrown at him.
[cite]Posted By: Chunes[/cite]HMRC do choose to pursue some cases as a civil matter. Not sure they'd drop a high-profile case of evasion like this one, though.
[cite]Posted By: Chunes[/cite]HMRC do choose to pursue some cases as a civil matter. Not sure they'd drop a high-profile case of evasion like this one, though.
[cite]Posted By: Chunes[/cite]HMRC do choose to pursue some cases as a civil matter. Not sure they'd drop a high-profile case of evasion like this one, though.
Ken Dodd, Lester Piggot?
True, forgot about them two.
HMRC just love a high profile name to turn into a high profile court case.
It's supposed to frighten all the minions to tow the line.
[cite]Posted By: Chunes[/cite]HMRC do choose to pursue some cases as a civil matter. Not sure they'd drop a high-profile case of evasion like this one, though.
Ken Dodd, Lester Piggot?
True, forgot about them two.
HMRC just love a high profile name to turn into a high profile court case.
It's supposed to frighten all the minions to tow the line.
Us minions dont get the option to dodge the the tax man. He has his slice before the wife does.
HR is quoted as saying he's paid around £5m in income tax per annum for the last decade and HMRC want to argue the toss over £200k. All seems a bit pointless and a complete waste of tax payers money to pursue it.
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Then it seems a bit stupid to avoid paying tax on £200K when you already pay enough tax, especially as the downside is jail and the loss of a well paid job.
People like Harry rely on their paying enough tax to make HMRC think that there is nothing worth investigating and therefore he could "forget" to declare the odd small sum here and there and get away with it. Most likely he would have gotten away with it but for the payment to him being declared elsewhere in an investigation and someone in HMRC has followed it up.
While they are at it, perhaps they should investigate the house that Jermain Defoe's mum came into after Arry illegally signed him from us. As depicted in the Channel 4 drama, with Ray Winstone playing 'Arry.
Why are the customs 'f***ers'? It's c***s like Redknapp defrauding the public out of cash that are partly responsible for the state of the NHS/Education/Public Order in this country. Birch him and publicly drag him along Sandbanks beach past his 10 million quid mansion.
[cite]Posted By: Leroy Ambrose[/cite]Why are the customs 'f***ers'? It's c***s like Redknapp defrauding the public out of cash that are partly responsible for the state of the NHS/Education/Public Order in this country. Birch him and publicly drag him along Sandbanks beach past his 10 million quid mansion.
Redknapp is fair game I wouldn't argue with you there but all too often HMRC home in on the "soft" small target where any shortfall of tax is down to genuine ignorance or incompetence rather than calculated evasion. The amounts involved are also comparitively minor usually.
That might be why they were referred to as they were if the poster has been on the wrong end of it.
[cite]Posted By: Covered End[/cite]Harry Redknapp has been charged with 2 counts of cheating the public revenue
The first of many ( I hope) swindling football related gits who think they are above the law and that paying what you owe in tax (for the common good) is only for the suckers on the terraces!
I'm sure I'm not alone in saying this, but you just 'know' Harry Boy does not play with a straight bat.....something about him.....probably a great bloke to have as a pal, work colleague or relative....but he's bang at it...or at least 'has' been bang at it in the recent past.
Still, I must say he's innocent until proven guilty and so we'll just have to wait and see what gives....one thing to think it another to prove it.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has been charged with two counts of tax evasion.
Mr Redknapp, 62, attended Bishopsgate police station to be charged with a £40,000 tax evasion.
The charges relate to two payments totalling US $295,000 allegedly made from former Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric to Mr Redknapp.
Mr Redknapp will appear at the City of Westminster Magistrates' Court on 11 February.
A Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) spokesman said: "The CPS Revenue and Customs Division decided there was sufficient evidence and it was in the public interest to charge Mr Redknapp.
'Full co-operation'
"He is jointly charged with Milan Mandaric, the former chairman of Portsmouth Football Club, following an investigation by the City of London Police and HM Revenue and Customs."
Ian Burton, his solicitor, said: "Harry has co-operated fully with investigators during the course of this inquiry and is confident of a successful outcome to these court proceedings."
The charges relate to Mr Redknapp's time as Portsmouth manager.
It is alleged he evaded tax and national insurance contributions due between 1 April 2002 and 28 November 2007.
Mr Redknapp was originally arrested in November 2007 by investigators looking at deals between Portsmouth and Birmingham City.
At the time he accused the police of targeting him simply because he was high profile.
He left the club in 2008 to join his current employer.
Mr Mandaric, 71, currently chairman of Leicester City, is to appear in court on 11 February charged with tax evasion.
[cite]Posted By: SoundAsa£[/cite]I'm sure I'm not alone in saying this, but you just 'know' Harry Boy does not play with a straight bat.....something about him.....probably a great bloke to have as a pal, work colleague or relative....but he's bang at it...or at least 'has' been bang at it in the recent past.
Still, I must say he's innocent until proven guilty and so we'll just have to wait and see what gives....one thing to think it another to prove it.
There are a lot like Harry in football, some get caught, others get away with it.
[cite]Posted By: SoundAsa£[/cite]I'm sure I'm not alone in saying this, but you just 'know' Harry Boy does not play with a straight bat.....something about him.....probably a great bloke to have as a pal, work colleague or relative....but he's bang at it...or at least 'has' been bang at it in the recent past.
Still, I must say he's innocent until proven guilty and so we'll just have to wait and see what gives....one thing to think it another to prove it.
There are a lot like Harry in football, some get caught, others get away with it.
I've no doubt about that BFR............yep, no doubt whatsoever.
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HR is quoted as saying he's paid around £5m in income tax per annum for the last decade and HMRC want to argue the toss over £200k. All seems a bit pointless and a complete waste of tax payers money to pursue it. He's also quoted as saying if they are that concerned over it, he'll write them a cheque for whatever amount they want.
I've only heard his side of the story through the media. The HMRC must be pretty sure they've got conclusive evidence to bring this to court. Innocent until proven guilty. If he is guilty then so be it. He'll pay the consequences but presumably as this is civil rather than criminal proceedings, a custodial sentence isnt an option for the court and they can only issue a fine. I know sweet FA about the law so I know nothing :-)
I am sure HMRC are going to take really kindly to that sort of arrogance. I've always though Harry's a lovely old rogue, and that we should turn a blind-eye to his George Graham/Lou Macari-style enthusiasm for bungage. But it's wearing thin. He's an arrogant, selfish cheat and it's about time the book was thrown at him.
lol, well in that case...Mark Hughes is available ;-)
Ken Dodd, Lester Piggot?
True, forgot about them two.
Haha! True...
HMRC just love a high profile name to turn into a high profile court case.
It's supposed to frighten all the minions to tow the line.
Us minions dont get the option to dodge the the tax man. He has his slice before the wife does.
...............
Then it seems a bit stupid to avoid paying tax on £200K when you already pay enough tax, especially as the downside is jail and the loss of a well paid job.
People like Harry rely on their paying enough tax to make HMRC think that there is nothing worth investigating and therefore he could "forget" to declare the odd small sum here and there and get away with it. Most likely he would have gotten away with it but for the payment to him being declared elsewhere in an investigation and someone in HMRC has followed it up.
With that in mind good luck to him.
Redknapp is fair game I wouldn't argue with you there but all too often HMRC home in on the "soft" small target where any shortfall of tax is down to genuine ignorance or incompetence rather than calculated evasion. The amounts involved are also comparitively minor usually.
That might be why they were referred to as they were if the poster has been on the wrong end of it.
The first of many ( I hope) swindling football related gits who think they are above the law and that paying what you owe in tax (for the common good) is only for the suckers on the terraces!
Still, I must say he's innocent until proven guilty and so we'll just have to wait and see what gives....one thing to think it another to prove it.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has been charged with two counts of tax evasion.
Mr Redknapp, 62, attended Bishopsgate police station to be charged with a £40,000 tax evasion.
The charges relate to two payments totalling US $295,000 allegedly made from former Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric to Mr Redknapp.
Mr Redknapp will appear at the City of Westminster Magistrates' Court on 11 February.
A Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) spokesman said: "The CPS Revenue and Customs Division decided there was sufficient evidence and it was in the public interest to charge Mr Redknapp.
'Full co-operation'
"He is jointly charged with Milan Mandaric, the former chairman of Portsmouth Football Club, following an investigation by the City of London Police and HM Revenue and Customs."
Ian Burton, his solicitor, said: "Harry has co-operated fully with investigators during the course of this inquiry and is confident of a successful outcome to these court proceedings."
The charges relate to Mr Redknapp's time as Portsmouth manager.
It is alleged he evaded tax and national insurance contributions due between 1 April 2002 and 28 November 2007.
Mr Redknapp was originally arrested in November 2007 by investigators looking at deals between Portsmouth and Birmingham City.
At the time he accused the police of targeting him simply because he was high profile.
He left the club in 2008 to join his current employer.
Mr Mandaric, 71, currently chairman of Leicester City, is to appear in court on 11 February charged with tax evasion.
There are a lot like Harry in football, some get caught, others get away with it.
I've no doubt about that BFR............yep, no doubt whatsoever.