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so many criminals taking advantage
There are so many cases like this it makes you wonder how many are not being pursued through the courts.
It really is about time some tightening of the controls took place instead of the ineffectual raising of the penalties.
FILM PRODUCTIONS
It seems like this is happening all the time but in reality it is a few cases given huge publicity.
The systems are quite robust in that a film has to be certified as British with the BFI (on an interim and final basis). They get to see the budget and final cost reports and the actual film. The UK film tax credit claim is presented to HMRC specialist unit which scrutinise every aspect. They will check out what has been done before and who is making the claim this will include looking at films` websites and those of the producer and IMDB profiles.
Bearing in mind the BFI and HMRC film unit are experienced in knowing `what looks right` in a movie and what to expect in a film`s production cost reports relative to its budget.
It is because HMRC are doing their job that attempts at overinflated claims are getting flagged up.