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Gary Lineker embroiled in £4.9million tax battle with HMRC over freelance earnings

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The dispute has been ongoing for a year according to tax tribunal documents which were published last month.

HMRC claims it is owed £3,621,735.90 worth of income tax and £1,313,755.38 as national insurance contributions from Mr Lineker.

This relates to work he’s performed as a pundit for the BBC and BT Sport.

Speaking to the Financial Times Jon Holmes, Mr Lineker’s agent, defended his client’s actions. 

He said: “It is a question of whether he is employed by the BBC or not.

“Most people, once they understand employment law, would say of course he isn’t. He works for many other people.”

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