A HUGE sum Holly Willoughby's company owes the taxman was revealed today in court.
has been slapped with a – meaning the business has been unable to pay its debt.
Action against the company, which set up in 2008 with husband , was launched in January.
A short hearing took place at the Insolvency and Companies this morning.
The court was told Holly's company owes the taxman £377,000, which has been reduced from an original unknown amount.
Chief Insolvency and Companies Court Judge Briggs approved a 12 week adjournment of the case, which will next be heard on July 9.
A winding up petition is a last resort when a company cannot pay a tax bill of more than £750.
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Holly is just the latest celeb to see a company taken to court over disputed tax payments.
Stars including broadcasters,, Adrian Chiles, andhave all faced battles over whether presenters using personal companies are taxed as self-employed or as direct employees.
previously said: “We take a supportive approach to dealing with customers who have tax debts and only file winding-up petitions once we’ve exhausted all other options, in order to protect taxpayers’ money.”;
The court action comes after a tough few months for Holly that saw Dancing on Ice get the chop.
Flying Eze revealedand whileITV confirmed a slew of new gigs for herco-host Stephen Mulhern, there was no such luck for Holly.
It is the first timeHolly has not had any new projects at the network since she joinedITVin 2004.
