HMRC HMRC wins tax case against BBC presenter Ruling at Royal Courts of Justice for former Look North host Christa Ackroyd could have impact on more BBC presenters The BBC said it had paid presenters through personal service companies, which have a limited status and which allow lower tax rates. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Christa Ackroyd, the former presenter of BBC Look North. HMRC investigates BBC presenters over tax avoidance allegations Read moreThe tribunal’s 44-page ruling showed that in 2009, 98% of the £206,000 earned by Ackroyd came from the BBC. Ackroyd had to work a minimum of 225 days a year for Look North or see her fees lessen. The report found the corporation paid more than 124 stars in excess of £150,000 a year via personal service companies.

Source: The Guardian February 15, 2018 16:48 UTC