Accelerated payment notices score 99% success rate
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) says it has secured almost all the disputed tax due from the first group of tax avoidance scheme users to receive accelerated …
Support scheme creates 60,000 new bosses
Hundreds of people became their own boss every week over the last year after receiving support from a government scheme. More than 450 new businesses were …
HMRC offers new online payment option
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has introduced a new online payment service for customers paying self assessment or VAT tax bills by debit card. HMRC, …
Solicitors targeted in new tax crackdown
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is targeting solicitors with a new tax-gathering campaign. The Solicitors’ Tax Campaign, which was launched on 8 December, …
Many happy returns on Christmas Day
Almost 2,000 people filed online tax returns on Christmas Day, according to new HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) figures. HMRC received 1,773 online tax …
This was the final Autumn Statement of the current Parliament ahead of the election in May 2015. Delivered with passion, George Osborne hailed the UK as …
Taskforce bid to limit impact of holiday pay ruling
Business Secretary Vince Cable has set up a taskforce to assess the potential impact of an employment appeal tribunal ruling on overtime and holiday pay. …
VAT service for digital businesses open for registration
Thousands of UK businesses supplying digital services to consumers across the European Union (EU) can now register for a new online VAT service. Signing …
Small employers ‘lack confidence on pension issues’
Less than a quarter of small and micro employers feel confident about dealing with pension issues and many expect to turn to accountants for help. The …
Service cuts employment tribunal claims
More than 1,500 people a week are contacting a service that helps employers and employees to resolve workplace disputes without going to an employment …