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Originally Posted by jambutty

It has been reported today that ONE MILLION people were overcharged for Income Tax entwisi. I wouldn’t want such incompetent department delving into my bank account. In the event of an overdraw it is the account holder who has to go to the time, trouble and expense to get it put right. The law should also be fair and giving the Inland Revenue the automatic power to take unpaid taxes direct out of an account is a long way from fair, even it appears to be justified.

We aren't talking about the calculation here, we are talking about them taking money that they have asked for a number of times and has not been paid. This will save millions in court fees. If you do not believe your bill is correct you can appeal, at no point will the money be taken until this appeal is heard and you have refused to pay it. Only when it gets to the point where they would currently take you to court would this law kick in.

Seeing as your comments were directed at me, how else could I have taken them?

No they were NOT directed at you. As you are someone who often points out semantics of peoples posts I suggest you re read it properly.

Many a small business has gone down the pan because of delays over and above the normal 30 days from the big boys.

Agreeing me on that one then....

Do look up the meaning of the word.[/SIZE][/FONT]

I don't need to thanks, I have a half decent grasp of the English language

Control of people and the application of law and order go hand in glove.

in differing levels of application. It's perfectly possible to have law and order without excessive control of the people. what you suggest is that we all live in dictatorships because we have law.

Certainly Neil. A Standing Order is under the control of the account holder and is for a fixed amount. DD can be for varied amounts and for regular monthly/quarterly payments they do not inform you in writing each month/quarter. Regarding the DD for variable amounts, you may be informed in writing but my experience has been that by the time that I got the letter the money had already been withdrawn. In the event of an overdraw it is the account holder who has to go to the time, trouble and expense to get it put right.[/SIZE][/FONT]

Once again you talk about a subject and do nothing but spread misinformation.

DD's are variable but the company MUST inform you in advance of the amount. e.g. my mobile bill arrives 2 weeks before the DD is taken, this statement is sufficient to comply and gives me notice to ensure sufficient funds are in place. If a DD is taken before you receive the letter it is compulsory that the Bank refund you immediately and any charges you have incurred as a result of THAT incorrect DD(i.e. if you were already overdrawn or would go so by another payment then the charges are still applicable)

You may be happy to allow someone to help themselves to the money in your account. I am not and I reserve the right to voice my view on the issue.[/SIZE][/FONT]

And I will happily defend your right to voice to but when you talk bobbins I have the exact same right to point it out.