tax man

[selecta]

can the tax man check your bank account

[WendyS]

Yes, I believe he can if they have cause to believe that you may have been dishonest in your tax affairs.

[dzug]

I believe (but am not 100% certain) that the banks have to do a statement to the Inland Revenue each year giving details of all interest paid on accounts.

[Kazanne]

Yes the tax man can look at your bank accounts and any others that are registered at your address.