HMRC
How businesses can navigate and avoid tax disputes with HMRC
Aug 01, 2023
Tax disputes can be a significant drain on resources for any business, and with recent data suggesting that over 60 per cent of businesses are currently embroiled in a tax dispute with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) that has lasted ...
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New HMRC service allows businesses to set up online payment plans for VAT owed
Jun 13, 2023
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have recently confirmed that businesses that owe less than VAT £20,000 can now set up a payment plan online. The measure, which came into effect on 31 May 2023, is part of a wider project from ...
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Self-Assessment taxpayers warned of next payment deadline
Mar 01, 2023
Taxpayers have been reminded that a penalty deadline for unpaid Self-Assessment tax is imminent. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will automatically add a penalty to your tax bill equal to five per cent of the Self-Assessment tax you owe for 2021/22 ...
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Watch out for tax scams, warns HMRC
Mar 11, 2022
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is warning taxpayers to stay alert to tax scams after a surge in fraudulent activity. The report comes after the February Self Assessment deadline, when self-employed business owners expect to be contacted by the tax authority. According ...
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NFT fraudsters arrested by HMRC
Feb 14, 2022
Three people have been arrested on the suspicion of attempting to defraud HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for a total of £1.4 million. The suspects may have committed VAT fraud by using Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) for 250 possibly fraudulent companies. An ...
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HMRC scam calls have decreased by 97 per cent
Jan 25, 2022
Scammers posing as HM Revenues and Customs (HMRC) were rife in March 2021, with a staggering 79,477 calls reported. However, as of December 2021, reported scam calls were down by 97 per cent to 2,491. As well as calls, phishing emails saw ...
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Almost 800,000 tax scams reported to HMRC in past 12 months, figures reveal
Nov 19, 2021
Nearly 800,000 tax-related scams were reported to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in the past 12 months, a major study has revealed. The figures come as the tax authority prepares to send millions of emails and text messages to taxpayers ahead ...
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Are you a Self-Assessment taxpayer?
Oct 26, 2021
If you are, then keep reading... From today, you have less than a week to submit paper tax returns for the 2020/21 tax year before the deadline on Sunday 31 October. Those submitting online tax returns, you have 98 days! For the 31 ...
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Scams: the heavy financial and health burden
Oct 20, 2021
According to recent research, the total amount of money it costs a fraudster’s victim to get help with their wellbeing after being scammed is £9.3 billion a year. This unwanted financial burden is equivalent to £2,509 per annum for each victim. ...
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MTD for Income Tax delayed until April 2024, HMRC confirms
Sep 27, 2021
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will be delayed until April 2024, the Government has confirmed. It means self-employed business owners and landlords will have one more year to prepare for the digitalisation of Self Assessment. According to HM Revenue & ...
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