Where there may be several cars parked on a drive, they will even note down the licence plates and check them against the vehicle registration records at Swansea. Waiting for returns They would then put a note against personal files and wait to see if an amount is declared on the next self-assessment tax return. The Inland Revenue makes no secret of the fact that it investigates such forms of tax evasion, but it is less inclined to discuss details of how it operates. What is clear is that large sums of money can be involved. Some properties can earn thousands of pounds in a short space of time if they offer high-quality accommodation close to the location of a big event.
Houses can also be worth a lot as bases for catering teams and film crews.
The Inland Revenue has enormous powers to obtain information on any suspected tax evasion and is most willing to use those powers. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.