Joseph Logue, from Northampton, made self-assessment repayment claims for his clients but kept the money for himself, an investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) revealed.
The tax agent filed both genuine and fake Self Assessment returns on behalf of clients, but stole the repayments instead of passing them on, using the cash to buy alcohol and fund his lifestyle living in a hotel.
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