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A tax agent who lied to cover up incorrect returns submitted for clients has been convicted of six offences, under the Fraud Act after an investigation by HMRC.
Christopher Jonathan Lunn who worked at his father’s company, Christopher Lunn & Co, sent false invoices to the Revenue to cover up an increase in the amount charged for accountancy fees on behalf of his employer’s clients.
Clients were given one low-cost bill for accountancy services, but they were increased when their accounts were submitted to the taxman.
A tax agent who lied to cover up incorrect returns submitted for clients has been convicted of six offences, under the Fraud Act after an investigation by HMRC.
Christopher Jonathan Lunn who worked at his father’s company, Christopher Lunn & Co, sent false invoices to the Revenue to cover up an increase in the amount charged for accountancy fees on behalf of his employer’s clients.
Clients were given one low-cost bill for accountancy services, but they were increased when their accounts were submitted to the taxman.
Lunn, who is not a trained accountant, was also convicted of lying to HMRC about a client’s source of income. He claimed she earned her income through a limited company, rather than as a sole trader to take advantage of a lower tax rate for businesses.
He was sentenced to nine months imprisonment on each count, suspended for 12 months. He was also ordered to carry out 250 hours unpaid work.
