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Anti-Tax Evasion training

Five microlessons on tax evasion and avoidance, the key UK laws including the Criminal Finances Act 2017, red flags, prevention and reporting, with a situational test and a certificate of completion.

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About this course

What the Anti-Tax Evasion course covers

This course covers anti-tax evasion in five microlessons. It's built for UK employees and organizations, and covers what tax evasion is, how it differs from legal tax avoidance, the key UK laws and penalties, including the Criminal Finances Act 2017, how to recognize and prevent tax evasion, and how to report concerns.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Explain the legal difference between tax evasion and tax avoidance
  • Identify the key UK laws and penalties for tax evasion
  • Recognize red flags and apply procedures to prevent tax evasion
  • Explain the consequences of tax evasion, including criminal prosecution
  • Follow reporting procedures and understand whistleblower protections
  • Assess real-world examples of tax evasion detection and compliance
Course contents

5 microlessons

Each microlesson is a short, TikTok-style video lesson, with knowledge checks along the way.

1Introduction to Anti-tax Evasion
2Tax Evasion vs. Tax Avoidance
3Key UK Laws Governing Tax Evasion
4Recognising and Preventing Tax Evasion
5Reporting Tax Evasion and Compliance Procedures

  1. Introduction to Anti-tax Evasion: What tax evasion is, the UK tax gap and your responsibilities.
  2. Tax Evasion vs. Tax Avoidance: The line between legal tax avoidance and illegal tax evasion.
  3. Key UK Laws Governing Tax Evasion: The Fraud Act 2006, HMRC penalties, the Proceeds of Crime Act and the Criminal Finances Act 2017.
  4. Recognising and Preventing Tax Evasion: The red flags of tax evasion and the procedures that prevent it.
  5. Reporting Tax Evasion and Compliance Procedures: Reporting concerns, whistleblower protections and self-reporting to HMRC.
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Certificate

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Learners finish every microlesson and complete the assessments. 5Mins then issues a certificate of completion for Anti-tax Evasion (UK).

  • Certificates and e-signatures stored against each learner
  • Audit-ready records, ready whenever an auditor asks
  • Completion shows on the Compliance Dashboard in real time
Audience and regulation

Who it's for and the law it covers

Who it's for

  • UK employees who handle payments, invoices, clients or suppliers
  • Finance, tax and accounts teams
  • Client-facing and relationship teams in regulated firms
  • Managers responsible for prevention procedures

Laws covered

  • Criminal Finances Act 2017. Created corporate offenses of failing to prevent the facilitation of UK and foreign tax evasion. Having reasonable prevention procedures is a defense.
  • Fraud Act 2006 and cheating the public revenue. Dishonest misrepresentations and omissions in tax matters can be prosecuted under the Fraud Act or the common law offense of cheating the public revenue.
  • Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. The proceeds of tax evasion are criminal property, and regulated firms must report suspicions of money laundering.
  • HMRC penalty regime. Civil penalties based on the tax lost, with higher penalties for offshore non-compliance.
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  • CertifyCertificates

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  • ProveAudit-ready records

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Your questions answered

Questions about Anti-Tax Evasion training

How long is the Anti-Tax Evasion course?

It's made up of 5 microlessons, each under 5 minutes. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

Is there a certificate?

Yes. Learners get a certificate of completion once they finish every microlesson and complete the situational test. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

What is the failure to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion offense?

Under the Criminal Finances Act 2017, an organization commits an offense if someone acting for it facilitates tax evasion and it didn't have reasonable prevention procedures. Training is part of those procedures.

What's the difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion?

Tax avoidance uses legal arrangements to reduce tax, although HMRC can challenge aggressive schemes. Tax evasion is illegal: it means deliberately hiding income or giving false information.

Who should take this course?

Anyone who handles payments, invoices, clients or suppliers, especially finance and client-facing teams. 5Mins also has Anti-Tax Evasion courses for the EU, Canada and a global version.

Can I try the course first?

Yes. Request a free sample lesson and book a short demo with our team. After your demo, we'll share sample lessons with you so you can see the format for yourself.

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