Overview
- The GB News presenter says he has already paid more than £1 million yet still owes about £250,000 after selling homes in Belfast and Portugal.
- He says HMRC decided he was an employee for tax purposes and demanded up to ten years of PAYE and National Insurance.
- Holmes says he challenged the decision twice without success and incurred substantial legal fees.
- Companies House filings show his firm Holmes & Away recorded a £22,850 deficit for 2024 and listed almost £150,000 in creditors.
- HMRC would not address his case directly, stating it supports taxpayers’ wellbeing and offers affordable payment plans.