Case Study:

Case Study:

HMRC Debt Management: Resolving £575k PAYE Arrears Amidst NHS Payment Delays

HMRC Debt Management: Resolving £575k PAYE Arrears Amidst NHS Payment Delays

Strategic intervention to manage HMRC enforcement and restore liquidity for UK healthcare labour providers.

Strategic intervention to manage HMRC enforcement and restore liquidity for UK healthcare labour providers.

The challenge

A Stevenage-based care home labour supplier contacted RLBR facing an unpaid PAYE liability of £575,000 with escalating pressure from HM Revenue & Customs. At the same time, delayed payments from NHS England created severe cash flow disruption, placing the director in a critical financial and legal position.

The business was viable — but the timing of liabilities versus income had created a perfect storm.

Our Strategy

Engaged directly with HMRC to manage enforcement action

Engaged directly with HMRC to manage enforcement action

Arranged representation at hearings through our professional network to secure adjournments and buy time

Arranged representation at hearings through our professional network to secure adjournments and buy time

Initiated action to address delayed payments from NHS England

Initiated action to address delayed payments from NHS England

Focused on restoring incoming revenue to stabilise the company’s position

Focused on restoring incoming revenue to stabilise the company’s position

Reduced immediate pressure on the director while a structured solution was developed

Reduced immediate pressure on the director while a structured solution was developed

The outcome

Immediate enforcement escalation was controlled, giving the company breathing space. With payment flows addressed and pressure reduced, the director was able to move from crisis mode into a managed recovery position rather than facing sudden enforcement or collapse.

Facing financial challenges or business disputes?

Get confidential, expert guidance today

Facing financial challenges or business disputes?

Get confidential, expert guidance today

Facing financial challenges or business disputes?

Get confidential, expert guidance today

© RLBR Ltd.

Address

Grosvenor House, 3 Chapel Street

Congleton, Cheshire, United Kingdom

CW12 4AB

© RLBR Ltd.

Address

Grosvenor House, 3 Chapel Street

Congleton, Cheshire, United Kingdom

CW12 4AB

© RLBR Ltd.

Address

Grosvenor House, 3 Chapel Street

Congleton, Cheshire, United Kingdom

CW12 4AB

RLBR Limited is registered in England, Co, Reg. No: 15640131

RLBR Limited is registered in England, Co, Reg. No: 15640131