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title: "HMRC Enforcement Action"
url: https://taxdisputes.co.uk/hmrc-enforcement-action/
date: 2019-07-03
modified: 2026-06-02
author: "Jaron Dosanjh"
description: "HMRC can enforce tax debts in a number of ways and it is imperative that you seek legal advice at the earliest opportunity to protect your position. If you have..."
word_count: 222
---

# HMRC Enforcement Action

[HMRC](https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs) can enforce tax debts in a number of ways and it is imperative that you seek legal advice at the earliest opportunity to protect your position.

If you have received a [statutory demand](https://windinguppetitionsolicitors.co.uk/debt-recovery-claims-pre-action-protocol/), you must act quickly (usually within 18 days) if you hope to avoid HMRC bankrupting you as an individual or applying for a winding up petition if you are a company. With debt enforcement by HMRC it is inevitable that unless action is taken the demand will eventually lead to the presentation of a[ winding up](https://windinguppetitionsolicitors.co.uk/) or [bankruptcy petition](https://windinguppetitionsolicitors.co.uk/debt-recovery-claims-pre-action-protocol/).

Our tax team work closely with our [insolvency team](https://windinguppetitionsolicitors.co.uk/expert-advice/) to manage the HMRC enforcement process for you. Many specialist tax firms cannot offer dual expertise in both practice areas, but our firm can provide a bespoke solution to your individual circumstances be it with tax advice or insolvency solutions.

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