Mark McLaughlin warns that some ‘tax rebate’ agents promise tax refunds which are inaccurate and lacking in foundation.
‘Cowboy’ is a term often used to describe a tradesperson who is poor at their work and potentially untrustworthy. Similar to other trades and professions, a small minority of tax agents are cowboys – lacking the necessary tax knowledge, and incompetent in carrying out their work. Worse still, some tax agents are dishonest in their dealings with their clients and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
