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HMRC ‘seeks to have Jamie Carragher declared bankrupt’ as High Court case filed

Jamie Carragher facing HMRC bankruptcy petition over unpaid tax claim

HMRC ‘seeks to have Jamie Carragher declared bankrupt’ as High Court case filed

TL;DR

  • Jamie Carragher is reportedly facing a bankruptcy petition filed by HMRC at the High Court.
  • The petition is over an alleged unpaid tax bill.
  • A court must consider the petition before any bankruptcy order can be made.
  • HMRC stated bankruptcy petitions are a last resort after other debt resolution attempts fail.
  • Carragher is a prominent football pundit for Sky Sports and CBS Sports.
  • He had a distinguished playing career with Liverpool and England, winning the Champions League in 2005.