The measures are included in the Finance Act 2018 which received Royal Assent today (15 March 2018).
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Thursday, 15 March 2018
Friday, 09 March 2018
A statement from HM Treasury regarding the European Commission’s notification of infraction proceedings on the UK’s VAT treatment of certain commodity derivatives trading.
Tuesday, 06 March 2018
£1,550 tax exemption for electric taxis comes into force this April.
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.
Friday, 02 March 2018
How this week's extreme weather is affecting some of our services.
Thursday, 01 February 2018
From 1 March 2018 the VOA Accounts Payable function will transfer to HMRC Financial Shared Services.
Wednesday, 31 January 2018
Businesses that import or export goods outside the EU will need to prepare for the new service for declaring these.
Friday, 26 January 2018
The first Welsh taxes for almost 800 years are ready to be switched on, the UK and Welsh governments today (Friday January 26) confirmed.
Wednesday, 17 January 2018
HMRC outlines support for affected businesses
Friday, 08 December 2017
The Welsh Government and the National Assembly for Wales will become responsible for some of the taxes paid in Wales in April 2018.
Wednesday, 06 December 2017
The updated guidance sets out how the consultation process will work when there is just one fiscal event each year – an Autumn Budget.
Saturday, 02 December 2017
The Chancellor announced today that VAT collected on sales for the X Factor winner’s charity song will be donated to children’s charities.
Friday, 01 December 2017
The Finance Bill takes steps to help young people with the cost of living, crack down on tax avoidance and evasion, and protect the environment.
Tuesday, 21 November 2017
The Bill will lay the foundations for the UK’s standalone customs regime.
Wednesday, 08 November 2017
The deadline for new trusts to register is now 5 January 2018.
Tuesday, 07 November 2017
The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) report, published today, offers a range of proposals for simplifying the tax.
Friday, 03 November 2017
HMRC interest rates for late payments will be revised following Bank of England interest rate rise
Friday, 03 November 2017
HMRC interest rates for late payments will be revised following Bank of England interest rate rise
Thursday, 26 October 2017
'Tax gap' fell to 6% in 2015 to 2016 as government cracks down on avoidance, evasion and non-compliance.
Monday, 23 October 2017
Decision made following the announcement of Edward Troup’s retirement at the end of 2017
Wednesday, 13 September 2017
The government is cracking down on illegal waste sites, making rogue operators liable for landfill tax.
Monday, 11 September 2017
The Office of Tax Simplification is looking for people to join its team
Friday, 08 September 2017
'A fair tax system is a key part of our plan to build a fairer society', says Mel Stride, Financial Secretary.
Tuesday, 15 August 2017
New guidance sets out process for multinationals in line with OECD requirements.
Tuesday, 25 July 2017
Two new Director Generals have been appointed to lead the Customer Services and Customer Compliance Groups, following the departures of Ruth Owen and Jennie Granger in June
Tuesday, 25 July 2017
Melissa Tatton has been appointed on promotion to head up the Valuation Office Agency.
Thursday, 20 July 2017
From TV Series "The Crown" to independent theatre productions and video games, the 2016-17 tax relief supported work across the UK's creative industries.
Thursday, 13 July 2017
Ministers confirm a new timetable for Making Tax Digital.
Monday, 22 May 2017
The deadline for submitting Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) returns for the year ended 31 December 2016 is 31 May 2017.
Tuesday, 25 April 2017
Get help and support from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) with your tax credits.
Monday, 03 April 2017
HMRC is making it easier for customers to get their tax right.
Saturday, 01 April 2017
Millions of workers will benefit from increases to the Personal Allowance and Higher Rate Threshold on 6 April.
Saturday, 01 April 2017
This month, a number of new tax changes come into effect, benefiting millions of businesses across the UK.
Friday, 31 March 2017
Yesterday HMRC, alongside our international partners, launched an investigation for suspected tax evasion and money laundering by a global financial institution.
Wednesday, 29 March 2017
Service availability and alternative arrangements for making 2010 business rates appeals.
Monday, 20 March 2017
Finance Bill 2017 introduces measures to make the tax system fairer while modernising it for the digital age.
Wednesday, 01 March 2017
Paul Morton takes up post as the OTS's new Tax Director.
Friday, 17 February 2017
The lifetime Individual Savings Account (ISA) is a longer term tax-free account that receives a government bonus. It'll be available from 6 April 2017.
Friday, 17 February 2017
The Office of Tax Simplification is looking for people to join its team.
Thursday, 16 February 2017
New procedures will streamline co-operation and ease the flow of information.
Wednesday, 18 January 2017
HMRC is making it faster and simpler for customers to confirm their identity to access its services, however they choose to do it.
Monday, 16 January 2017
The Lifetime ISA will be available for young adults from April 2017 as the Savings (Government Contributions) Bill receives Royal Assent. The Help to Save scheme to help people on low incomes will be available from 2018.
Friday, 13 January 2017
HMRC offers telephone helpline for anyone affected by severe weather or floods.
Sunday, 01 January 2017
The raft of measures will create a level playing field for the vast majority of people and businesses who play fair and pay what is due.
Friday, 23 December 2016
Find out how to avoid scam emails and how to report fraudsters claiming to be from the VOA.
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