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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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£8 million funding scheme for customs intermediaries and traders open

£8 million funding scheme for customs intermediaries and traders open

Tuesday, 04 December 2018

HM Treasury and HMRC grants for training and IT improvements ahead of UK leaving the EU...

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New rules for taxation of termination payments

New rules for taxation of termination payments

Friday, 30 November 2018

Rules introduced to prevent manipulation of the system take effect today. ...

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Christmas bonus for millions of workers

Christmas bonus for millions of workers

Friday, 30 November 2018

Workers can claim a rebate on their expenses and get and an early present from HMRC. ...

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New homeowners benefit from stamp duty tax relief

New homeowners benefit from stamp duty tax relief

Wednesday, 21 November 2018

More than 180,500 first time buyers have saved a total of £426 million through First Time Buyers Relief. ...

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Sugar tax revenue helps tackle childhood obesity

Sugar tax revenue helps tackle childhood obesity

Tuesday, 20 November 2018

Soft drinks manufacturers and traders have paid an extra £153.8 million in tax since April, statistics published by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reve...

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Five ways HMRC can help boost your finances

Five ways HMRC can help boost your finances

Monday, 12 November 2018

HM Revenue and Customs is reminding taxpayers, during Talk Money Week, how it can provide them with financial support....

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HMRC to review High Income Child Benefit Charge penalty cases

HMRC to review High Income Child Benefit Charge penalty cases

Thursday, 01 November 2018

High Income Child Benefit Charge cases will be reviewed where a 'Failure to Notify' penalty was issued for certain tax years....

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New HMRC General Counsel and Solicitor appointed

New HMRC General Counsel and Solicitor appointed

Tuesday, 30 October 2018

HMRC has appointed Alan Evans as its new General Counsel and Solicitor. ...

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100 days left to file your 2017 to 2018 tax return

100 days left to file your 2017 to 2018 tax return

Friday, 26 October 2018

Avoid the last minute rush to complete your 2017 to 2018 Self Assessment tax return by completing it early....

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HM Treasury and HMRC invest in customs training and automation

HM Treasury and HMRC invest in customs training and automation

Monday, 22 October 2018

HM Treasury and HMRC have designed a package of measures, including an investment of £8 million, to support the intermediaries sector ahead of March 2...

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Making Tax Digital for VAT pilot open for business

Making Tax Digital for VAT pilot open for business

Tuesday, 16 October 2018

A pilot for a new online VAT service was launched today, with HMRC inviting more than half a million businesses to try it ahead of new rules coming in...

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One week left to register for 2017 to 2018 Self Assessment

One week left to register for 2017 to 2018 Self Assessment

Monday, 24 September 2018

Customers who are preparing to submit a Self Assessment return for the first time need to register by 5 October....

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HMRC’s Nick Lodge joins the Bank of England

HMRC’s Nick Lodge joins the Bank of England

Monday, 17 September 2018

The Director General of HMRC’s Strategy Group has taken up a new position with the Bank of England. ...

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Savers to earn 50p for every £1 saved thanks to Help to Save

Savers to earn 50p for every £1 saved thanks to Help to Save

Wednesday, 12 September 2018

Help to Save means low-income savers on tax credits and Universal Credit can get a 50% bonus from the government on whatever they manage to save....

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HMRC late payment interest rates to be revised after Bank of England rate rise

HMRC late payment interest rates to be revised after Bank of England rate rise

Thursday, 02 August 2018

HMRC interest rates for late payments will be revised following the Bank of England interest rate rise to 0.75%....

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HMRC warns it's time to declare offshore assets

HMRC warns it's time to declare offshore assets

Tuesday, 31 July 2018

Taxpayers could face penalties if they fail to declare their income on foreign assets before Requirement to Correct legislation comes into force....

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New parents could miss out on almost £500 from their tax credits

New parents could miss out on almost £500 from their tax credits

Friday, 27 July 2018

Many parents do not realise they need to deduct their statutory parental pay from their salary when renewing tax credits....

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Top football agent scores £1.2 million tax avoidance own goal

Top football agent scores £1.2 million tax avoidance own goal

Thursday, 26 July 2018

Jerome Anderson was investing in the recruitment and training of young players at a football academy in South Africa, but not paying the tax that was ...

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More than a million people still to need to renew their tax credits

More than a million people still to need to renew their tax credits

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

With a week to go before the renewal deadline, a million customers still need to complete their tax credits renewal, HMRC has announced....

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HMRC publishes more information on Making Tax Digital

HMRC publishes more information on Making Tax Digital

Friday, 13 July 2018

More information on Making Tax Digital is now available to help businesses and agents understand what they need to do before the deadline....

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‘Open HMRC’ — Alexa helps tax credits customers

‘Open HMRC’ — Alexa helps tax credits customers

Tuesday, 10 July 2018

HMRC is reminding customers to renew as the deadline approaches, and outlining the new technology that can help....

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Tax chiefs unite to tackle international tax crime

Tax chiefs unite to tackle international tax crime

Monday, 02 July 2018

HMRC has formed an alliance with tax enforcement bodies in 4 countries to share intelligence and expertise in the battle against international tax cri...

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Record number of fake HMRC websites deactivated

Record number of fake HMRC websites deactivated

Friday, 29 June 2018

HMRC has removed more than 20,000 malicious websites during the past year, but warns people to stay alert to the threat from online fraudsters. ...

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UK ratifies global treaty to tackle illegal tobacco trade

UK ratifies global treaty to tackle illegal tobacco trade

Friday, 29 June 2018

The international agreement aims to significantly reduce the illicit tobacco market both in the UK and worldwide....

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