What was HMRC’s investigation into Angela Rayner’s tax affairs all about?
Summary
Angela Rayner was investigated by the tax authority HMRC over a property purchase but was cleared of doing anything wrong on purpose or being careless. She has paid an extra £40,000 in stamp duty after a dispute over whether she should have paid a higher rate.Key Facts
- Angela Rayner bought a flat in Hove in April 2025 and paid £30,000 in stamp duty.
- The purchase was partly funded by selling her share of a family home to a trust for her disabled son.
- HMRC investigated if she should have paid a higher stamp duty rate for second homes and if she was careless in tax arrangements.
- HMRC found she owed the higher rate but did not find her careless, so no fines were applied.
- Rayner’s lawyers argued she qualified for an exemption due to her son’s disability and the nature of the trust.
- HMRC disagreed, and Rayner chose not to appeal as it would take too long and could hurt her political plans.
- She has now paid an additional £40,000 in stamp duty to settle the matter.
- The investigation’s conclusion clears the way for Rayner to consider a leadership bid in her party.
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