S&W Sales Ltd, trading as Starkings & Watson, was due in court on Wednesday after the tax authority filed a petition to wind up the company for debts it claims to be owed.

However, the hearing was adjourned to September 23.

Chris Starkings, managing director of the firm, said the company continues to trade.

Chris Starkings, managing director, said "the company is fully trading" (Image: Supplied)

A HMRC spokesman 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........

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