HMRC considering shorter registration deadlines for sole traders and landlords
Personal Tax

HMRC considering shorter registration deadlines for sole traders and landlo...

2y Emma Rawson , ATT Technical Officer

HMRC considering shorter registration deadlines fo...

ATT technical officer, Emma Rawson, takes a look at HMRC’s new call for evidence which explores potential reforms to how and when individuals with pro...

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ForrestBrown leads “landmark” R&D tribunal victory against HMRC
Legal

ForrestBrown leads “landmark” R&D tribunal victory against HMRC

2y Sam Alberti

ForrestBrown leads “landmark” R&D tribunal victory...

The case is expected to lay a marker for SMEs in making future claims Read More...

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Call to prepare as HMRC ramp up investigations into R&D tax credits
Tax

Call to prepare as HMRC ramp up investigations into R&D tax credits

2y Tom Lemmon

Call to prepare as HMRC ramp up investigations int...

Businesses must get ready for HMRC’s clampdown on “spurious claims”, according to Justine Dignam, director of incentives and reliefs at Markel Tax Rea...

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IFA calls for greater clarity of tax admin framework in HMRC consultation
Tax

IFA calls for greater clarity of tax admin framework in HMRC consultation

3y Institute of Financial Account...

IFA calls for greater clarity of tax admin framewo...

Greater clarity on the tax administration framework in HMRC consultation called for by the Institute of Financial Accountants Read More...

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HMRC must "rebuild the trust" of taxpayers after Loan Charge failings
HMRC

HMRC must "rebuild the trust" of taxpayers after Loan Charge failings

3y Sam Alberti

HMRC must "rebuild the trust" of taxpayers after L...

Government’s "misunderstanding" of how contracting works led to misinterpret "accidental" tax avoidance, critics say Read More...

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HMRC proposals to impose PII on unaffiliated agents is short-sighted, says IFA
Regulation

HMRC proposals to impose PII on unaffiliated agents is short-sighted, says ...

3y The Institute of Financial Acc...

HMRC proposals to impose PII on unaffiliated agent...

HMRC’s consultation on raising standards in the tax advice market tiptoes around regulation issue, warns IFA Read More...

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ICAEW and ACCA slam “poor” HMRC performance
HMRC

ICAEW and ACCA slam “poor” HMRC performance

3y Sam Alberti

ICAEW and ACCA slam “poor” HMRC performance

The watchdogs say that a lack of resources are to blame Read More...

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HMRC’s mini-umbrella company fraud crackdown sees similar approach to IR35
HMRC

HMRC’s mini-umbrella company fraud crackdown sees similar approach to IR35

3y Aoife Morgan

HMRC’s mini-umbrella company fraud crackdown sees ...

Possible legislation would be like “trying to close a paper door against a herd of wild elephants” Read More...

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Biden’s capital gains tax reforms could boost HMRC revenues
HMRC

Biden’s capital gains tax reforms could boost HMRC revenues

3y Aoife Morgan

Biden’s capital gains tax reforms could boost HMRC...

US President Joe Biden’s tax plans could incentivise US citizens based in the UK to disclose assets Read More...

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IFA: Entities in dark over HMRC customer charter revamp
HMRC

IFA: Entities in dark over HMRC customer charter revamp

3y Anne Davis | The Institute of ...

IFA: Entities in dark over HMRC customer charter r...

HMRC has updated its customer charter. Here’s what it means for you and your clients Read More...

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What is HMRC’s guidance for extended furlough?
HMRC

What is HMRC’s guidance for extended furlough?

3y Hannah Thomas

What is HMRC’s guidance for extended furlough?

On November 10, HMRC published full guidance on the extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, also referred to as the Furlough Scheme, which has been...

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HMRC’s crown preference scares away rescue finance lenders
Business Recovery

HMRC’s crown preference scares away rescue finance lenders

4y Jeremy Chan

HMRC’s crown preference scares away rescue finance...

Companies will have more trouble raising funds with floating charges as HMRC’s preferential status puts off lenders Read More...

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HMRC to tackle CJRS fraud, but funds could already be lost
HMRC

HMRC to tackle CJRS fraud, but funds could already be lost

4y Leanna Reeves

HMRC to tackle CJRS fraud, but funds could already...

HMRC’s draft legislation shows ambition to tackle furlough scheme frauds – but money overpaid to employers will likely be difficult to regain Read Mor...

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Five mistakes to avoid when facing a HMRC R&D tax credit enquiry

Five mistakes to avoid when facing a HMRC R&D tax credit enquiry

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Five mistakes to avoid when facing a HMRC R&D tax ...

Whether your company has submitted claims for several years – or if your business is new to the incentive, a percentage of all claims are subject to e...

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HMRC updates self-assessment deferral to include all self-assessment taxpayers
Coronavirus

HMRC updates self-assessment deferral to include all self-assessment taxpay...

4y Tom Lemmon

HMRC updates self-assessment deferral to include a...

HMRC has updated its guidance on the July payments on account deferral to include all self-assessment taxpayers, not just the self-employed Read More...

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IR35: HMRC denies creating ‘culture of fear’
Business Regulation

IR35: HMRC denies creating ‘culture of fear’

4y Tom Lemmon

IR35: HMRC denies creating ‘culture of fear’

HMRC responds to accusations of “going after” corporations and contractors Read More...

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HMRC updates internal guidelines in midst of IR35 review
HMRC

HMRC updates internal guidelines in midst of IR35 review

4y Shannon Moyer

HMRC updates internal guidelines in midst of IR35 ...

While the IR35-acjacent CEST tool has received a direct update, HMRC’s manual shows a number of prospective CEST questions, designed to determine tax ...

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Loan Charge reforms backed by independent review and HMRC
HMRC

Loan Charge reforms backed by independent review and HMRC

4y Shannon Moyer

Loan Charge reforms backed by independent review a...

Sir Amyas Morse’s independent review into the Loan Charge includes a series of middle-ground reforms which aim to balance taxpayers’ responsibility al...

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IR35: HMRC launches updated CEST tool
HMRC

IR35: HMRC launches updated CEST tool

4y Chris Jewers

IR35: HMRC launches updated CEST tool

HMRC has updated its much-criticised CEST tool to determine the employment status of contractors, but will it be enough? Read More...

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Halloween nightmare hits UK SMEs as a quarter miss HMRC tax deadline
HMRC

Halloween nightmare hits UK SMEs as a quarter miss HMRC tax deadline

4y Leanna Reeves

Halloween nightmare hits UK SMEs as a quarter miss...

The research shows that SMEs struggled to meet the 2019 paper tax returns deadline, leaving many worried. Read More...

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Alleged EY cover-up coincides with HMRC’s money laundering campaign
HMRC

Alleged EY cover-up coincides with HMRC’s money laundering campaign

4y Leanna Reeves

Alleged EY cover-up coincides with HMRC’s money la...

The BBC program ‘Panorama,’ which alleges the Big Four firm EY to have covered up a crime gang laundering money, coincides with HMRC’s new campaign ai...

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Myths about HMRC's powers means it can overreach in civil inspections, experts warn
HMRC

Myths about HMRC's powers means it can overreach in civil inspections, expe...

4y Leanna Reeves

Myths about HMRC's powers means it can overreach i...

Experts have warned accountants and tax advisors about common myths regarding HMRC’s powers, believing it can overreach during civil inspections. Read...

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HMRC fraud investigations to have netted more than £610m since 2016
HMRC

HMRC fraud investigations to have netted more than £610m since 2016

4y Leanna Reeves

HMRC fraud investigations to have netted more than...

The results acquired through a Freedom of Information Report (FOI) showed that HMRC's yield from investigations exceeded £610 million since the year 2...

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HMRC wins IR35 case against three BBC presenters - Reaction
HMRC

HMRC wins IR35 case against three BBC presenters - Reaction

5y Chris Jewers

HMRC wins IR35 case against three BBC presenters -...

Tim Willcox, Joanna Gosling and David Eades were targeted by HMRC as part of a crackdown on freelancers using personal services companies to avoid cer...

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HMRC postpones domestic reverse charge for construction services
HMRC

HMRC postpones domestic reverse charge for construction services

5y Leanna Reeves

HMRC postpones domestic reverse charge for constru...

AAT Tax Policy Expert Brian Palmer comments on the government’s decision. Read More...

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HMRC’s yield from investigations into wealthy individuals hits record
Personal Tax

HMRC’s yield from investigations into wealthy individuals hits record

5y Leanna Reeves

HMRC’s yield from investigations into wealthy indi...

HMRC has experienced an increase in its revenue due to further investigations in the year 2018/19. Read More...

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Self-employed owed HMRC £1.6bn in late tax payments
HMRC

Self-employed owed HMRC £1.6bn in late tax payments

5y Leanna Reeves

Self-employed owed HMRC £1.6bn in late tax payment...

Data suggests late tax payments are likely to surpass last year’s £1.8bn owed as UK hits record of self-employed individuals. Read More...

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MNEs face increased transfer pricing fines from HMRC
HMRC

MNEs face increased transfer pricing fines from HMRC

5y Shannon Moyer

MNEs face increased transfer pricing fines from HM...

HMRC fines targeting multinational enterprises have increased dramatically over the past two years under new regulations. Read More...

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