Taking Stock: I want your tax; I want your tax for good, sings HMRC

Legal Taking Stock: I want your tax; I want your tax for good, sings HMRC

8y Taking Stock

Taking Stock: I want your tax; I want your tax for...

Take That have been singing to HMRC's tune in recent months Read More...

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‘Significant recovery’ for HMRC customer service, claims boss Thompson

Administration ‘Significant recovery’ for HMRC customer service, claims boss Thompson

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

‘Significant recovery’ for HMRC customer service, ...

HMRC's new leader claims that customer service levels are on the up Read More...

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OTS look for new tax director as Whiting steps down

Corporate Finance OTS look for new tax director as Whiting steps down

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

OTS look for new tax director as Whiting steps dow...

OTS tax director John whiting is to step down in November, as the Treasury looks to find his replacement Read More...

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HRMC loses £653,000 tax battle following administration error

Administration HRMC loses £653,000 tax battle following administration error

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

HRMC loses £653,000 tax battle following administr...

The government department made a very costly administration error in a letter to a tax avoidance user Read More...

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OTS director Whiting included again in Birthday Honours List

Company News OTS director Whiting included again in Birthday Honours List

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

OTS director Whiting included again in Birthday Ho...

Also named in the 1000-strong Birthday Honours list were servants of HMRC and the FCA Read More...

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HMRC lacks 'the capability' to deal with Aspire switchover, NAO finds

Politics HMRC lacks 'the capability' to deal with Aspire switchover, NAO finds

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

HMRC lacks 'the capability' to deal with Aspire sw...

The NAO has highlighted the risks of HMRC's Aspire-Columbus switchover in a new report Read More...

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HMRC calls for extra time in Spot the Ball legal battle

Corporate Tax HMRC calls for extra time in Spot the Ball legal battle

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

HMRC calls for extra time in Spot the Ball legal b...

HMRC is set to take its £97m VAT battle with Sportech to the Supreme Court Read More...

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European inquiry into Panama Papers receives go-ahead

Administration European inquiry into Panama Papers receives go-ahead

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

European inquiry into Panama Papers receives go-ah...

The European Parliament has given the green light on an EU investigation into the Panama Papers Read More...

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HMRC high-value tax cases drop 15%

Accounting Firms HMRC high-value tax cases drop 15%

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

HMRC high-value tax cases drop 15%

The number of investigations into high-value big companies that HMRC suspect of using transfer pricing to avoid tax has fallen by 15% in a year Read M...

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EU VAT Action Plan: The future of an illusion

Corporate Tax EU VAT Action Plan: The future of an illusion

8y Nicholas Hallam

EU VAT Action Plan: The future of an illusion

With the EU referendum just days away, the EU is between a VAT rock and a hard place Read More...

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ICAS and CIPFA join forces on professional qualification

Accounting Standards ICAS and CIPFA join forces on professional qualification

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

ICAS and CIPFA join forces on professional qualifi...

CIPFA and ICAS are working together to provide opportunities for CIPFA members to enhance their skill set and support them in their career ambitions. ...

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HMRC to ‘bear down’ on tax planning in updated vision

Corporate Tax HMRC to ‘bear down’ on tax planning in updated vision

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

HMRC to ‘bear down’ on tax planning in updated vis...

HMRC has outlined its main visions and objectives for the current Parliament in its updated departmental plan Read More...

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Tax headache for UK firms as HMRC changed its bank details without telling them

Corporate Tax Tax headache for UK firms as HMRC changed its bank details without telling them

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

Tax headache for UK firms as HMRC changed its bank...

Some UK businesses have been unable to pay their taxes after HMRC changed its IBAN code without telling them Read More...

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Government deliberates secondary adjustment to transfer pricing rules

Administration Government deliberates secondary adjustment to transfer pricing rules

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

Government deliberates secondary adjustment to tra...

HMRC launches a consultation document that looks to strengthen government efforts against transfer mispricing Read More...

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Take part in our ‘Seven days in Accountancy’ quiz

Accounting Firms Take part in our ‘Seven days in Accountancy’ quiz

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

Take part in our ‘Seven days in Accountancy’ quiz

The latest edition of our 'Seven days in accountancy' quiz is here Read More...

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HMRC stumped in ECB VAT surcharge battle

Company News HMRC stumped in ECB VAT surcharge battle

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

HMRC stumped in ECB VAT surcharge battle

The England and Wales Cricket board has hit HMRC for six in its VAT battle with the government department Read More...

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Government should rethink “digitally distracted” HMRC, ATT urges

Administration Government should rethink “digitally distracted” HMRC, ATT urges

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

Government should rethink “digitally distracted” H...

A thorough government review into the efficiency of HMRC is badly needed, the president of the ATT has claimed Read More...

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NAO report highlights lessons for HMRC’s future digitalisation plans

Accounting Standards NAO report highlights lessons for HMRC’s future digitalisation plans

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

NAO report highlights lessons for HMRC’s future di...

HMRC's customer service has been slammed by the NAO, with critics adding that taxpayers have been "short changed" by the government department Read Mo...

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Apprentices shy away from accountancy careers

Accounting Firms Apprentices shy away from accountancy careers

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

Apprentices shy away from accountancy careers

Accountancy has loosened its grip on the apprenticeship sector, with young learners moving into other education sectors Read More...

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Adult colouring books could draw in VAT charges

Company News Adult colouring books could draw in VAT charges

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

Adult colouring books could draw in VAT charges

Flourishing adult colouring book industry could be facing a bill for millions in VAT payments Read More...

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HMRC step closer to Verify authentication service

Personal Tax HMRC step closer to Verify authentication service

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

HMRC step closer to Verify authentication service

The authentication service citizens will need to access before entering their digital tax account is close to going live Read More...

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HMRC tax evasion raid of former KPMG partners was ‘publicity stunt’

Accounting Firms HMRC tax evasion raid of former KPMG partners was ‘publicity stunt’

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

HMRC tax evasion raid of former KPMG partners was ...

HMRC is under fire for allegedly obtaining warrants unlawfully for the detainment of four former KPMG partners Read More...

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Taking Stock: VAT tribunal wraps up Chilango HMRC battle

Administration Taking Stock: VAT tribunal wraps up Chilango HMRC battle

8y Taking Stock

Taking Stock: VAT tribunal wraps up Chilango HMRC ...

Mexican takeaway chain Chilango has lost its £700,000-plus VAT refund battle with HMRC after the taxman secured victory in a first-tier tribunal Read ...

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‘Gaps in pension regulation’ could disrupt auto enrolment success, MPs caution

Personal Tax ‘Gaps in pension regulation’ could disrupt auto enrolment success, MPs caution

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

‘Gaps in pension regulation’ could disrupt auto en...

Report by the work and pensions select committee fears taxpayers losing retirement savings because of ‘unstable master trusts’ Read More...

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Postpone quarterly digital reporting by at least a year, HMRC urged

Accounting Software Postpone quarterly digital reporting by at least a year, HMRC urged

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

Postpone quarterly digital reporting by at least a...

The ATT has urged HMRC to push its digital project back 12 months in order to avoid ‘risk of embarrassment’ to both itself and the government if it go...

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HMRC pulls in £737m as payroll errors continue

Corporate Tax HMRC pulls in £737m as payroll errors continue

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

HMRC pulls in £737m as payroll errors continue

Figures suggest government’s contrived tax system is tripping SMEs up and needs to be simplified, urges UHY Hacker Young Read More...

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‘Cause for serious concern’: Tyrie expresses Making Tax Digital fears

Administration ‘Cause for serious concern’: Tyrie expresses Making Tax Digital fears

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

‘Cause for serious concern’: Tyrie expresses Makin...

Treasury committee chairman believes that large businesses could be adversely hit by HMRC’s latest digital initiative Read More...

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