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One million married couples still eligible for £900 tax boost

One million married couples still eligible for £900 tax boost

Thursday, 28 June 2018

Three million UK couples have already taken advantage of Marriage Allowance but a million more are still eligible for the free tax break....

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Reduce school holidays stress with help for childcare costs

Reduce school holidays stress with help for childcare costs

Tuesday, 26 June 2018

Parents are urged to make the most of government support for childcare costs this summer....

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Take the stress out the school holidays with Tax Free Childcare

Take the stress out the school holidays with Tax Free Childcare

Monday, 25 June 2018

Stressed out parents can get help with childcare costs for the summer holidays from the government ...

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David Bunting appointed interim General Counsel and Solicitor

David Bunting appointed interim General Counsel and Solicitor

Monday, 18 June 2018

David Bunting has been appointed following Gill Aitken’s decision to leave HMRC to take up a new role as Registrar at the University of Oxford....

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Low tax gap results in £71 billion for UK public services

Low tax gap results in £71 billion for UK public services

Friday, 15 June 2018

The latest tax gap figures show the success HMRC has had in reducing revenue lost to the public....

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New Director General of Customer Strategy and Tax Design announced

New Director General of Customer Strategy and Tax Design announced

Monday, 11 June 2018

Ruth Stanier has been appointed following an open recruitment competition....

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HMRC saves public £2.4M by stopping fraudsters

HMRC saves public £2.4M by stopping fraudsters

Friday, 01 June 2018

HMRC has saved the public over £2.4m by tackling fraudsters that trick them into using premium rate phone numbers for services that HMRC provide for f...

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HMRC’s top lawyer to leave department for new role at Oxford University

HMRC’s top lawyer to leave department for new role at Oxford University

Friday, 01 June 2018

Gill Aitken, HMRC’s General Counsel and Solicitor, is to leave the department to take up a new role as Registrar at the University of Oxford....

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200,000 receive back pay as HMRC enforces National Minimum Wage

200,000 receive back pay as HMRC enforces National Minimum Wage

Wednesday, 09 May 2018

BEIS and HMRC launch campaign urging underpaid workers to complain as figures show that the number of workers getting the money they're owed has doubl...

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HMRC warns on tax refund scams

HMRC warns on tax refund scams

Wednesday, 09 May 2018

Fraudsters are sending scam emails and SMS-messages that promise tax rebates to trick people into disclosing their account and personal details....

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HMRC calls on online marketplaces to sign agreement tackling VAT fraud

HMRC calls on online marketplaces to sign agreement tackling VAT fraud

Wednesday, 25 April 2018

The agreement will help platforms meet their responsibility to ensure their sellers understand the tax rules, and prevent fraud taking place on their ...

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Soft drinks businesses urged to register before levy deadline

Soft drinks businesses urged to register before levy deadline

Tuesday, 24 April 2018

Many producers, importers and packagers need to register now to meet the Soft Drinks Industry Levy deadline of 30 April 2018. ...

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Employers need to provide details for all Benefits in Kind

Employers need to provide details for all Benefits in Kind

Friday, 06 April 2018

New rules for Optional Remuneration Arrangements take effect today. ...

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Scheme opens to help combat VAT evasion by non EU online traders

Scheme opens to help combat VAT evasion by non EU online traders

Sunday, 01 April 2018

The Fulfilment House Due Diligence Scheme ensures that fulfilment houses play their part in reducing abuse of VAT rules by online traders based outsid...

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HMRC levels the playing field by tackling online VAT fraud

HMRC levels the playing field by tackling online VAT fraud

Thursday, 15 March 2018

New rules take effect that ensure online sellers pay the right tax. ...

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HMRC slays tax avoiding Cyclops

HMRC slays tax avoiding Cyclops

Saturday, 10 March 2018

HMRC has won a tax avoidance case worth £55 million after businesses issued loan notes as bonuses to avoid tax....

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HMRC warns offshore tax dodgers

HMRC warns offshore tax dodgers

Tuesday, 06 March 2018

Anyone with offshore assets is being warned to make sure they disclose them, or they could face new, tougher penalties....

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Pay for Easter childcare with Tax Free Childcare

Pay for Easter childcare with Tax Free Childcare

Monday, 05 March 2018

Working parents can save thousands of pounds on regulated holiday clubs and other childcare as part of the government's Childcare Choices offer. ...

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HMRC services during the cold weather

HMRC services during the cold weather

Friday, 02 March 2018

How this week's extreme weather is affecting some of our services. ...

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Tax Free Childcare opens to all eligible families

Tax Free Childcare opens to all eligible families

Wednesday, 14 February 2018

Working parents could save thousands of pounds per year on childcare....

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On time Self Assessment returns break the record again

On time Self Assessment returns break the record again

Thursday, 01 February 2018

A massive 10.7 million customers submitted their return before the 31 January deadline....

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HMRC halts thousands of scam text messages

HMRC halts thousands of scam text messages

Thursday, 25 January 2018

As part of Take Five to Stop Fraud Week, the tax authority explains its work to protect customers from text message scammers....

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A third of tax returns are outstanding a week before deadline

A third of tax returns are outstanding a week before deadline

Wednesday, 24 January 2018

Three million more Self Assessment returns are expected before 31 January....

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Practical support for businesses affected by Carillion liquidation

Practical support for businesses affected by Carillion liquidation

Wednesday, 17 January 2018

HMRC outlines support for affected businesses...

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Aliens, vertigo, and a Glasgow nightclub included in this year’s expenses and excuses

Aliens, vertigo, and a Glasgow nightclub included in this year’s expenses and excuses

Wednesday, 17 January 2018

HMRC releases latest list of rejected Self Assessment expenses and excuses ahead of the 31 January deadline...

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Tax Free Childcare opens to children under 9

Tax Free Childcare opens to children under 9

Monday, 15 January 2018

Childcare scheme now available to parents of under 9s...

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HMRC issues Christmas warning about iTunes gift card scam

HMRC issues Christmas warning about iTunes gift card scam

Wednesday, 20 December 2017

HM Revenue and Customs is urging people to stay safe during the festive period against a scam that is conning elderly and vulnerable people....

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Jim Harra appointed as Second Permanent Secretary at HMRC

Jim Harra appointed as Second Permanent Secretary at HMRC

Thursday, 30 November 2017

Senior Civil Servant is appointed as new Second Permanent Secretary...

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Do your Self Assessment online, don’t miss the deadline

Do your Self Assessment online, don’t miss the deadline

Wednesday, 29 November 2017

HMRC reminds Self Assessment customers to do their return ahead of the 31 January deadline...

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Tax Free Childcare to open to children under 6

Tax Free Childcare to open to children under 6

Wednesday, 15 November 2017

Childcare scheme available to parents of under 6s from 24 November 2017...

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