Dear Mr Wallet
I am writing to inform you of income tax and National Insurance contributions that are now outstanding. It is my belief that the individual members of the music band Toten Herzen may be owing taxes to HM Revenue and Customs dating back to 1977. As you may currently be their appointed agent I am writing to you to make the necessary arrangements for them to settle their accounts in order to bring their tax situation in the UK up to date.
You will be notified separately of any corporation tax and VAT that may also be outstanding on any companies and/or other organisations representing the band.
You can fill in a self assessment tax return online. I have attached an information sheet that explains how to do this. Owing to the complex nature of the band's financial affairs and the timescales involved I suggest you may wish to consider a specialist tax adviser to respond to this demand.
I have made estimated calculations on the individual accounts based on the most recent financial information available to me dated April 4th 1983. On this basis the following amounts may be due:
Denise Vincent£1 317 240.00
Susan Bekker£1 876 129.00
Elaine Daley£1 109 087.00
Rene van Voors£1 227 376.00
Please ensure this matter is dealt with urgently. HM Revenue and Customs will impose fines on any outstanding and late payments. May I remind you that tax evasion is a criminal offence and may be punishable by the seizure of assets and possibly prison sentences.
Pages 2 and 3 of this letter provide a detailed summary of the amounts and dates affected by this claim. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely
Harriet Summerbee
Revenue Investigations Manager