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Tax gap remains low

Tax gap remains low

Thursday, 20 June 2019

The tax gap for 2017 to 2018 is 5.6%, HMRC confirmed today (20 June 2019)....

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Review for High Income Child Benefit Charge penalty cases concludes

Review for High Income Child Benefit Charge penalty cases concludes

Thursday, 06 June 2019

HMRC listened to customers and stakeholders and changed its view about when some customers may have a reasonable excuse for failing to notify liabilit...

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Controls prevent phone fraudsters spoofing HMRC

Controls prevent phone fraudsters spoofing HMRC

Friday, 31 May 2019

The tax authority has put an end to fraudster’s mimicking its most recognisable helpline numbers to dupe taxpayers and steal money. ...

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Millions raised from tax evading dog breeders

Millions raised from tax evading dog breeders

Saturday, 04 May 2019

More than £5 million has been raised by a HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) taskforce tackling dishonest dog breeders selling pups on the black market....

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HMRC extends deadline for £8 million of customs training funding

HMRC extends deadline for £8 million of customs training funding

Monday, 08 April 2019

The deadline for applications for a government initiative to help businesses prepare for EU Exit has been extended to 31 May 2019. ...

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Tax is changing in Wales

Tax is changing in Wales

Friday, 05 April 2019

The Welsh Government and the National Assembly for Wales became responsible for some of the taxes paid in Wales in April 2018, with additional powers ...

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HMRC urges loan scheme users to come forward now

HMRC urges loan scheme users to come forward now

Wednesday, 03 April 2019

Users of disguised remuneration schemes need to come to HMRC with information to settle their affairs before 5 April or face the loan charge....

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Making Tax Digital becomes law

Making Tax Digital becomes law

Monday, 01 April 2019

New digital tax system to give more than one million businesses more financial control....

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Proposed change to probate fees

Proposed change to probate fees

Wednesday, 27 March 2019

While the changes are being considered there is a temporary process in place for applying for probate....

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HMRC wins £40 million battle against tax avoidance promoters

HMRC wins £40 million battle against tax avoidance promoters

Wednesday, 27 March 2019

HM Revenue and Customs has won a legal case over tax avoidance scheme promoter Hyrax Resourcing Ltd, which will help the tax authority collect over £4...

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HMRC outlines extension of Transitional Simplified Procedures

HMRC outlines extension of Transitional Simplified Procedures

Friday, 22 March 2019

HMRC has today (22 March 2019) announced further details of measures to support businesses with new customs requirements, if the UK leaves the EU with...

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Estate agents targeted in money laundering crackdown

Estate agents targeted in money laundering crackdown

Monday, 04 March 2019

Estate agents have been hit with unannounced inspections as part of a week-long crackdown on money laundering in the property industry, HMRC has revea...

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HMRC warns of landline scams threatening households

HMRC warns of landline scams threatening households

Saturday, 02 March 2019

Those with landline phones are warned to be cautious due to criminals using phones to contact victims following a rising focus on SMS and email phishi...

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One month to go before introduction of Making Tax Digital for VAT

One month to go before introduction of Making Tax Digital for VAT

Friday, 01 March 2019

Businesses are being urged to get ready as over 2,000 businesses are signing up for Making Tax Digital for VAT each day....

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Don’t miss out on Help to Save

Don’t miss out on Help to Save

Thursday, 28 February 2019

Savers have deposited £13 million in Help to Save accounts that give them 50p for every £1 they save....

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HMRC urges business owners to make sure they are ready for no deal

HMRC urges business owners to make sure they are ready for no deal

Thursday, 28 February 2019

There are steps they need to take to ensure their businesses can continue to trade with the EU if the UK leaves without a deal. ...

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Ditch paper receipts – as VAT goes digital

Ditch paper receipts – as VAT goes digital

Tuesday, 19 February 2019

Finance and accounting decision makers have admitted they lose paper receipts as HMRC encourages businesses to join Making Tax Digital....

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HMRC outlines phased approach for Entry Summary Declarations

HMRC outlines phased approach for Entry Summary Declarations

Tuesday, 19 February 2019

Plans to phase in Entry Summary Declarations if the UK leaves the EU without a deal are announced by the government....

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Marriage Allowance promoted on Valentine's Day

Marriage Allowance promoted on Valentine's Day

Thursday, 14 February 2019

HMRC is encouraging married couples and people living in a civil partnership to sign up to the tax free break, which is worth up to £238 this year. ...

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HMRC awards new logistics contract to support customs compliance

HMRC awards new logistics contract to support customs compliance

Monday, 11 February 2019

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has awarded a new £71 million contract to support existing customs compliance work, as it moves inland pre-clearance che...

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HM Revenue and Customs simplifies importing from the EU as part of 'no deal' preparation

HM Revenue and Customs simplifies importing from the EU as part of 'no deal' preparation

Monday, 04 February 2019

HMRC announces Transitional Simplified Procedures for customs, should we leave the EU without a deal, by writing to 145,000 VAT registered businesses ...

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HMRC publishes Respect at Work report

HMRC publishes Respect at Work report

Friday, 01 February 2019

HMRC leaders last year commissioned Laura Whyte, former HR Director at John Lewis Partnership, to carry out an independent review of what it’s like to...

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Over 93% of taxpayers file tax returns by the deadline

Over 93% of taxpayers file tax returns by the deadline

Friday, 01 February 2019

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reveals how many taxpayers completed their Self Assessment tax return by 31 January deadline....

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HMRC hosts event for businesses who export and import with the EU

HMRC hosts event for businesses who export and import with the EU

Tuesday, 29 January 2019

Mel Stride MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, opened a conference today (29 January 2019) for business representatives on what they need to do t...

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Self Assessment taxpayers have one week left to file their return

Self Assessment taxpayers have one week left to file their return

Thursday, 24 January 2019

More than 3.5 million customers need to submit their tax return and pay any tax due for the 2017 to 2018 tax year before the deadline of 31 January 20...

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Self Assessment returns: unbelievable excuses and dubious expenses

Self Assessment returns: unbelievable excuses and dubious expenses

Thursday, 24 January 2019

As the deadline approaches for submitting returns and paying tax for 2017 to 2018, HMRC reveals some of the most bizarre excuses it has received for n...

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New tool helps savers get a 50% government boost to their savings

New tool helps savers get a 50% government boost to their savings

Sunday, 20 January 2019

The new Help to Save tool in the HMRC app lets savers set goals and personal reminders....

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Helping hand to set up new businesses

Helping hand to set up new businesses

Monday, 07 January 2019

A new government service allowing start-ups to jointly register their company and register for tax has been used 200,000 times....

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Self Assessment deadline: less than one month to go

Self Assessment deadline: less than one month to go

Thursday, 03 January 2019

More than 5.5 million taxpayers need to complete their return for the tax year 2017 to 2018 before the deadline of 31 January 2019....

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Turkey dinner and tax returns

Turkey dinner and tax returns

Thursday, 27 December 2018

More than 10,000 Self Assessment returns were filed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day....

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