Restaurants on the HMRC menu

Restaurant owners in Kirklees are the latest target for a clampdown by HM Revenue and Customs, says a Huddersfield businessman.

Nick Brook (pictured), who runsTaxAssist Accountants at Lockwood, said restaurant owners could expect spot checks and intensive scrutiny of their records over the next few months.

Mr Brook said: “HMRC’s latest taskforce is focusing on the restaurant industry across Yorkshire and Humber as part of a national campaign. The taskforce says it expects to recover �3.8m in taxes.

“Provided they have all the right procedures, records and proof of income and expenditure in place, small business owners can protect their legitimate earnings and show the tax inspector the door.”