Treasury Committee chairman queries impact of HMRC’s reorganisation
A senior MP has questioned the impact of HMRC’s decision to undertake yet another radical overhaul of its internal structure
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HMRC asset seizures at businesses up 145% in a year
The number of businesses whose assets were seized by HMRC in order to settle outstanding debts grew sharply in the last year; up 145%, from 649 in 2014/15 to 1,592 in 2015/16
HMRC to shake up its organisational structure
HMRC has announced plans to shake up its organisational structure as part of transformation plans to become a more digitally-focused tax authority
HMRC’s digital tax plans delayed until 2019
HMRC’s digital tax plans have been delayed until 2019 so that large businesses have enough time to adjust, it was announced at the taxman’s annual conference
Worldwide Disclosure Facility for offshore tax evasion launched
A new online disclosure facility has launched today giving offshore evaders a last chance to settle tax on their wealth hidden offshore ahead of new data sharing arrangements and tougher penalties being introduced
HMRC collects £3bn through accelerated payment notices
HMRC has collected £3bn by forcing those under investigation for tax avoidance to pay up disputed tax immediately
Berkshire motor business VAT fraudsters sentenced
The former owners of a Maidenhead motor dealership who illegally claimed an £86,000 VAT repayment have been sentenced
Colin: Apple of my Irish eye
Colin imagines how Apple's logo might change in the wake of the EC's ruling over its Irish tax arrangements
Apple ordered to pay €13bn tax penalty over illegal state aid
Apple has been ordered to pay a record €13bn (£11bn) in back taxes after the European Commission ruled the Silicon Valley tech giant’s Irish tax scheme was illegal
HMRC launches plans to tackle black economy
HMRC has launched three consultations on proposals to clamp down on the black economy
