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UK and Colombia sign double taxation agreement

UK and Colombia sign double taxation agreement

Wednesday, 02 November 2016

The double taxation agreement will support greater trade, investment and tax cooperation between the two countries....

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Updated code of conduct will discourage number of avoidance schemes

Updated code of conduct will discourage number of avoidance schemes

Tuesday, 01 November 2016

Seven leading tax and accountancy bodies have responded to the government’s avoidance challenge by updating their code of conduct today....

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UK tax gap falls to 6.5% as HMRC targets the dishonest minority

UK tax gap falls to 6.5% as HMRC targets the dishonest minority

Thursday, 20 October 2016

The UK tax gap fell in 2014 to 2015 to its lowest-ever level of 6.5%, official statistics published today reveal. ...

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Jim Harra appointed as HMRC’s new Tax Assurance Commissioner

Jim Harra appointed as HMRC’s new Tax Assurance Commissioner

Thursday, 13 October 2016

Jim Harra replaces HMRC's Executive Chair Edward Troup in the role...

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Webinars and events for Making Tax Digital

Webinars and events for Making Tax Digital

Tuesday, 11 October 2016

Information on how to find out more about the Making Tax Digital reforms....

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HMRC protects more than £900 million through 10th win against NT Advisors

HMRC protects more than £900 million through 10th win against NT Advisors

Monday, 26 September 2016

HM Revenue and Customs has won its tenth successive win against tax avoidance schemes promoted by NT Advisors. ...

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More than 5 million customers are using HMRC’s Personal Tax Account

More than 5 million customers are using HMRC’s Personal Tax Account

Thursday, 22 September 2016

The five millionth customer has signed up to the Personal Tax Account, marking a major milestone in the ongoing development of HMRC’s digital services...

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Changes to HMRC Corporation Tax forms

Changes to HMRC Corporation Tax forms

Monday, 12 September 2016

From 19 September 2016 you'll see some changes to our Corporation Tax forms....

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Taxman brings in billions of tax upfront from tax avoiders

Taxman brings in billions of tax upfront from tax avoiders

Monday, 05 September 2016

HM Revenue and Customs has collected £3 billion by forcing those under investigation for tax avoidance to pay up disputed tax immediately....

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Parents reminded to update children’s details as exam results revealed

Parents reminded to update children’s details as exam results revealed

Thursday, 25 August 2016

If you’re a parent and receiving Child Benefit, you need to inform HM Revenue and Customs of your child’s educational status before 31 August. ...

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Tough new sanctions announced for offshore tax evaders

Tough new sanctions announced for offshore tax evaders

Wednesday, 24 August 2016

Tax evaders are set to face tough new sanctions under plans detailed by HM Revenue and Customs today....

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Faster, easier tax repayments at the heart of the Personal Tax Account

Faster, easier tax repayments at the heart of the Personal Tax Account

Tuesday, 23 August 2016

Taxpayers can now get their money back direct from HMRC via their Personal Tax Account without the need for a cheque or trip to the bank....

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Tax avoidance enablers to face tough new penalties

Tax avoidance enablers to face tough new penalties

Wednesday, 17 August 2016

Accountants, tax planners and advisers who provide advice on how to avoid tax will face tough penalties under new proposals being consulted on by the ...

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Digital revolution for the tax system to cut red tape for British business

Digital revolution for the tax system to cut red tape for British business

Monday, 15 August 2016

Paying tax will become less burdensome for British businesses under plans for a 21st century tax system detailed by HMRC today....

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HMRC wins blockbuster tax avoidance cases

HMRC wins blockbuster tax avoidance cases

Thursday, 11 August 2016

HM Revenue and Customs has won two major tax avoidance battles worth more than £820 million in tax owed and interest....

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Bank of England cuts Bank Rate to 0.25%

Bank of England cuts Bank Rate to 0.25%

Friday, 05 August 2016

HMRC interest rates for late payments will be revised following Bank of England interest rate cut....

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Update on country by country regulations

Update on country by country regulations

Tuesday, 02 August 2016

A clarification that partnerships are included as reporting entities....

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Changes to tax relief for residential landlords

Changes to tax relief for residential landlords

Wednesday, 20 July 2016

The tax relief that landlords of residential properties get for finance costs will be restricted to the basic rate of Income Tax, this will be phased ...

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HMRC taskforces raise more than half a billion

HMRC taskforces raise more than half a billion

Thursday, 26 May 2016

HMRC taskforces have recovered more than £500 million since they were launched five years ago....

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Press Release (April 2016): tax credits deadline approaching

Press Release (April 2016): tax credits deadline approaching

Saturday, 23 April 2016

HMRC urges people to renew their claim before the 31 July 2016 deadline....

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Taxman seizes more than £2 billion from tax avoidance scheme users

Taxman seizes more than £2 billion from tax avoidance scheme users

Monday, 08 February 2016

Over £2 billion has been collected from users of tax avoidance schemes as a result of new government measures to collect disputed tax upfront....

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Another record breaking year for Self Assessment

Another record breaking year for Self Assessment

Monday, 01 February 2016

The number of Self Assessment returns completed on time once again breaks records with over 10 million submitted....

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HMRC reveals Top 10 worst tax return excuses for 2014

HMRC reveals Top 10 worst tax return excuses for 2014

Friday, 15 January 2016

As the Self Assessment deadline approaches on 31 January, HMRC reveals some of the worst excuses submitted last year for late tax returns....

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Lin Homer to step down as HMRC CEO in April

Lin Homer to step down as HMRC CEO in April

Monday, 11 January 2016

Lin Homer has announced today that she is to leave HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in April, after more than four years as Chief Executive and Permanent...

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Tens of thousands ring in the new year by submitting tax returns

Tens of thousands ring in the new year by submitting tax returns

Tuesday, 05 January 2016

A record-breaking 24,546 people submitted their tax return online on New Year’s Eve, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed....

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Apply for HMRC’s international tax training programmes

Apply for HMRC’s international tax training programmes

Tuesday, 29 December 2015

HMRC is once again running two international training and development programmes for senior managers and tax auditors....

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Have you returned your SAfe Assessment?

Have you returned your SAfe Assessment?

Tuesday, 22 December 2015

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging customers to keep their personal details safe online ahead of the Self Assessment deadline....

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Return your Self Assessment and find your inner peace

Return your Self Assessment and find your inner peace

Thursday, 10 December 2015

HMRC is urging all customers to file their Self Assessment tax return before the 31 January deadline....

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Tax helpline available to support people affected by severe weather and flooding

Tax helpline available to support people affected by severe weather and flooding

Tuesday, 08 December 2015

HMRC offers telephone helpline for anyone affected by the recent severe weather and floods. ...

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Net closes in on offshore tax cheats

Net closes in on offshore tax cheats

Friday, 27 November 2015

The Financial Secretary to the Treasury, David Gauke, today launched a campaign warning offshore tax evaders that HMRC will start to receive details o...

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