HMRC are planning a programme of checks that will review the adequacy and accuracy of records kept by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The programme will use existing law regarding both record-keeping requirements and penalties for failure to comply, with sanctions imposed for significant failures.
The Revenue say it conducted a random enquiry programme that indicated poor record-keeping is a problem for 40% of SMEs
The campaign would begin in the second half of 2011, with around 200,000 small businesses being selected for one of the new checks.
