Justin Barker, a respected figure within the insolvency industry, failed to pay up more than £70,000 in income tax and VAT over the span of several years. But the 49-year-old was spared prison at Liverpool Crown Court yesterday afternoon, Friday. (Image: LIVERPOOL ECHO)Dominic D'Souza, defending, told the court that his "once wealthy" client had a "problem with cocaine" which "destroyed his marriage", although he is now "abstinent". Barker, who has no previous convictions, admitted evading income tax and VAT shortly before he was due to stand trial. Of course, the best way remorse would have been demonstrated had you come to court in a position to tell the court that your income tax returns have been submitted.

Source: The Star January 21, 2023 06:19 UTC