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Small businesses urged to cash in with simpler accounting

Small businesses urged to cash in with simpler accounting

Monday, 17 February 2014

Small businesses are being urged to consider a scheme that allows them to be taxed on money that flows in and out of their business, rather than using...

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HMRC issues Valentine's Day tax credits reminder

HMRC issues Valentine's Day tax credits reminder

Friday, 14 February 2014

HMRC is reminding anyone claiming tax credits who has a partner moving in with them to say those three little words this Valentine’s Day…”Tell the Tax...

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Over 50,000 charities now claiming Gift Aid online

Over 50,000 charities now claiming Gift Aid online

Thursday, 13 February 2014

More than 50,000 charities have signed up to Charities Online, which makes it quicker and easier for charities to receive the Gift Aid on their donati...

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HMRC comes out of the office to support customers who need extra help

HMRC comes out of the office to support customers who need extra help

Wednesday, 12 February 2014

A new, flexible, face-to-face support service for customers who need extra help with their taxes, tax credits and child benefit entitlements will be r...

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Tax helpline launched to support people affected by flooding

Tax helpline launched to support people affected by flooding

Wednesday, 12 February 2014

HMRC has today launched a new telephone helpline for anyone affected by the recent floods. ...

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HMRC unveils new timetable for RTI penalties

HMRC unveils new timetable for RTI penalties

Wednesday, 12 February 2014

There will be a staggered start to the introduction of Real Time Information penalties, HMRC announced today....

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Brit Awards record labels face the music on unpaid interns

Brit Awards record labels face the music on unpaid interns

Tuesday, 11 February 2014

Major record labels involved in this year’s Brit Awards are among the latest targets of HMRC's continued crackdown on unpaid internships....

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HMRC warns against rebate phishing scams

HMRC warns against rebate phishing scams

Friday, 07 February 2014

HMRC is warning taxpayers not to be caught out by email phishing scams which offer tax rebates in return for bank account or credit card details....

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HMRC now recruiting for world class digital skills

HMRC now recruiting for world class digital skills

Friday, 07 February 2014

HMRC is now inviting applications from people with world class digital skills to fill roles in its new Digital Centre opening in Newcastle....

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HMRC sees record breaking year for tax returns

HMRC sees record breaking year for tax returns

Monday, 03 February 2014

More than 10 million tax returns were received by the 31 January filing deadline, beating last year’s total of 9.61 million, HMRC revealed today....

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Self Assessment deadline

Self Assessment deadline

Friday, 31 January 2014

HMRC hasn't extended the Self Assessment deadline. Tax returns and any tax due must be received by HMRC by midnight tonight, 31 January. ...

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NT Advisors loses £100m offshore tax avoidance bid

NT Advisors loses £100m offshore tax avoidance bid

Friday, 31 January 2014

A tax avoidance scheme sold by serial avoidance promoter NT Advisors has lost its third bid for legitimacy, saving the country £100 million. ...

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Tax return deadline just days away

Tax return deadline just days away

Monday, 27 January 2014

If you’re one of the 2.8 million people who still haven’t filed their 2012 to 2013 tax return, you’ve only got until midnight on Friday to do it onlin...

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HMRC to build revolutionary new digital services in the North East

HMRC to build revolutionary new digital services in the North East

Tuesday, 21 January 2014

HMRC is launching a recruitment drive in the North East for more than 50 digital specialists to staff a new Digital Centre. ...

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Maybe it’s because I’m a Londoner…that I leave tax so late

Maybe it’s because I’m a Londoner…that I leave tax so late

Friday, 17 January 2014

Londoners are more likely to miss the tax return deadline than taxpayers in any other part of the UK, figures released today by HMRC reveal....

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New taskforce meets to combat alcohol fraud

New taskforce meets to combat alcohol fraud

Thursday, 16 January 2014

The Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Nicky Morgan, today opened the first meeting of the Joint Alcohol Anti-fraud Taskforce....

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High income parents urged to register for Self Assessment

High income parents urged to register for Self Assessment

Tuesday, 14 January 2014

HMRC is urging high-income Child Benefit parents who have not yet submitted their tax return to take action now, or face penalties. ...

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HMRC opens new channel for agent engagement

HMRC opens new channel for agent engagement

Monday, 13 January 2014

HMRC has launched a new blog to improve the way it works with agents....

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HMRC launches Self Assessment Q&A video

HMRC launches Self Assessment Q&A video

Friday, 10 January 2014

HMRC has produced a short YouTube video on the 31 January Self Assessment tax return deadline....

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HMRC reveals ‘Top 10 oddest excuses’ for late tax returns

HMRC reveals ‘Top 10 oddest excuses’ for late tax returns

Thursday, 02 January 2014

With the 31 January tax return deadline just around the corner, HMRC has revealed the ‘Top 10 oddest excuses’ for sending in a late return. ...

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Nearly 700 tax criminals convicted in 2013

Nearly 700 tax criminals convicted in 2013

Tuesday, 31 December 2013

Almost 700 tax fraudsters and benefit cheats were convicted this year, HMRC announced today....

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Many happy returns at Christmas

Many happy returns at Christmas

Friday, 27 December 2013

HMRC has revealed that 1,566 people found time during the Christmas Day festivities to send an online tax return....

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Film scheme loses appeal

Film scheme loses appeal

Monday, 23 December 2013

The Upper Tax Tribunal has ruled that Eclipse 35, marketed as a tax efficient way to invest in the film industry, does not deliver the tax relief it c...

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Health workers have one week to join tax campaign

Health workers have one week to join tax campaign

Thursday, 19 December 2013

Workers in the health and wellbeing professions who have taxable income that they have not told HMRC about have one week to come forward and register....

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£30m tax boost from HMRC voluntary sector projects

£30m tax boost from HMRC voluntary sector projects

Wednesday, 18 December 2013

HMRC grants to voluntary and community sector organisations that help people with taxes, benefits and tax credits led to additional tax of £30.6 milli...

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Self Assessment newcomers urged to register now

Self Assessment newcomers urged to register now

Wednesday, 11 December 2013

HMRC is urging first-time Self Assessment filers who haven’t sent in a return to register for its online services now....

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Finance Bill 2014: draft legislation published

Finance Bill 2014: draft legislation published

Tuesday, 10 December 2013

Following the Autumn Statement, the government has today published responses to consultations alongside draft legislation to be included in Finance Bi...

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HMRC launches package of help for micro businesses

HMRC launches package of help for micro businesses

Monday, 09 December 2013

HMRC has launched a package of support to help businesses with nine or fewer employees report Pay As Your Earn information in real time. ...

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HMRC wins employment income avoidance case

HMRC wins employment income avoidance case

Monday, 09 December 2013

A tax tribunal ruling against an income tax avoidance scheme is expected to protect up to £400 million in tax that would otherwise not have been paid....

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Autumn Statement 2013: overview of tax announcements

Autumn Statement 2013: overview of tax announcements

Thursday, 05 December 2013

The Autumn Statement 2013 was made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne on Thursday 5 December....

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