Onlyfans Teacher Among Seven Scottish Businesses Penalized For Tax Default

In an intriguing twist of events, a Glasgow teacher who traded classroom lessons for OnlyFans fame has found herself among seven businesses fined for tax delinquencies. Kirsty Buchan, once a physics teacher at Bannerman High School in Baillieston, was struck off after receiving complaints from parents about her new career path on the adult platform OnlyFans. She resigned in December 2022 and faced a professional ban of two years by the General Teaching Council for sullying the reputation of the teaching profession.

The financial repercussions have continued for Buchan, as HMRC slapped her with a hefty fine of £25,189.28 for deliberately defaulting on taxes amounting to £38,902.37 between April 2022 and April 2023. She joins ranks with six other businesses publicly named by HMRC in November for tax defaults.

Alongside her, Wei Quinn, formerly known as The Woks Cookin Chinese takeaway in Glasgow, faced a staggering penalty exceeding £200,000 for failing to pay £289,860.04 in taxes over six years. Meanwhile, Go Diesel, a Glasgow-based mechanic, defaulted on £187,491.44 in taxes, incurring a penalty of £93,745.71.

In Fife, online gift and card seller Barbara Paterson was fined £45,905.09 for a tax default of £54,648.94. Additionally, three other individuals with businesses in Glasgow and Edinburgh faced fines totaling £65,394.89 for similar tax evasions.

Kevin Hubbard, HMRC’s director of individuals and small business compliance, emphasized the organization's commitment to penalizing deliberate tax defaulters. "We are committed to tackling those who deliberately default on the tax they owe and creating a level playing field for businesses," he stated. "By publishing the names of deliberate defaulters and their penalties, we send a clear message that non-compliance has consequences."

This crackdown underscores HMRC's resolve to maintain fairness in the business landscape, ensuring that all parties adhere to their tax obligations.