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29 February
This notice cancels and replaces Notice 708 (June 2007)
Two 39 year old men have today been questioned by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) on suspicion of offshore tax evasion believed to have cost the Exchequer over £1 million.
HMRC has published the Key Performance Indicators that supports its CSR 07 Departmental Strategic Objectives.
Brief description of the Tariff and how to obtain it.
The November 2007 HMRC staff survey results are now available.
HMRC has published its Asset Management Strategy for the CSR07 period.
The Newsletter advises Community transit users of the recent changes to NCTS and CT procedures. Traders using Community transit need to be aware of: Update on the NCTS Projects.
The latest regional review decisions - North West, Scotland, Wales have today been published.
The guidance on Payroll Giving has been updated.
Some agents are experiencing problems where their client list is not being generated at the HMRC portal and they are receiving an error message.
February 2008. This document summarises HMRC's final comments and proposals on responses received following further consultation after the issue of the interim responses document in August 2005.
New updated introduction and tables 3.1 and 3.2 have today been published.
New updated tables 13.7 both 2004-05 and 2005-06 and tables 13.11 to 13.15a have today been published.
28 February
Call for comments about users’ experience of the Secure Freight Initiative trial in Southampton, 13 October 2007 to 13 April 2008; and for views about the concept of 100 per cent scanning at export.
We are aware that if you entered subcontractor deductions on the P32 on the 2007 disk the deductions did not flow from the P32 to the P35. If you have not finalized the year 2007-08 you can download an update for the P32 which will correct the error.
The Leeds and Chorley events are now fully booked, please check the EmployerTalk pages on the website for other dates and venues.
Regional Review Programme Staff Forecasts and new Cluster and Individual office configurations.
Send your application in by 29 of February for your registration to continue. If we do not receive your application, we will cancel your registration and you must not carry on your MSB activity. If you do, you will be operating illegally and will face penalty action.
Following the Chancellor's annoucement proposing a new entrepreneur's relief for capital gains tax, the draft legislation is now available. Draft explanatory notes and FAQs are also available.
27 February
Explanatory Memorandum to The Car Fuel Benefit Order 2008.
This Brief gives details of an article : The draft Corporation Tax Bill.
Report examining the evidence base of factors encouraging renovation and productive use of long-term vacant business premises in disadvantaged areas.
HMRC's Value for Money Delivery Agreement describes the major reforms, changes and initiatives that the Department intends undertaking between 2008-09 and 2010-11 to deliver value for money savings of £674 million.
The CATA pages have been updated include this years programme dates and the CATA 2008 course brochures.
New rates of interest covering quarterly instalment payments and early payments of corporation tax not due by instalments, in respect of accounting periods ending on or after 1 July 1999 took effect from 18 February 2008.
26 February
This Brief gives details of an article: Changes to the Corporation Tax rules on 'forex matching'.
This new number will allow us to improve the service that we offer to our customers.
Statistical tables to support the annual report with more detailed information on indirect taxes.
Pension Schemes Services (PSS) has today published an update to the QROPS list.
Tax administrations in Australia, Canada, France, Italy, New Zealand, Sweden, United Kingdom, the United States of America, and others - all member countries of the OECD's Forum on Tax Administration (FTA) - are working together following revelations that Liechtenstein bank accounts are being used for tax avoidance and evasion.
25 February
This brief gives details of an article: Issue of revised Public Notice 179E: Biofuels and other fuel substitutes.
Tariff Preference – improved preferential rates of duty for products originating in Moldova.
A concession in which the serial numbers of preferential proofs of origin (EUR1 Movement Certificates and GSP Forms A) do not have to be inserted in box 44 of the Harmonised Single Administrative Document (SAD H) in certain circumstances.
Explanatory notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Communities (2008/C 38/1) Pursuant to Article 9(1)(a), second indent, of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 119/2008 of 7 February 2008 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature.
A report summarising the results of Research Report 42 - econometric research on the relationship between business rates and rents, using evidence from Enterprise Zones.
A Memorandum of Understanding between HMRC and the Gambling Commission provides practical arrangements for the disclosure of information between the two organisations.
Tariff Preference: Congo, Democratic Republic of (formerly Zaire) - Notification of stamp and Certifying authority for the issue of GSP Forms A.
An update on the migration of businesses between our Large Business Service and our Local Compliance operational units, and consultation forum minutes.
The Tax Law Rewrite project, which is modernising UK direct tax law so that it is clearer and easier to use, has today published a draft of its fifth Bill.
We ask our customers using the CD–Rom to take advantage of online filing. We are also asking customers who use commercial software 2D Barcode products to ask their supplier about the alternative online filing products on offer.
Minutes of the meeting of 18 September 2007 are now available.
The entry into force on an interim basis on 1 January 2008 of a new reciprocal preferential trade agreement between the European Community and Montenegro.
22 February
Authentication of community status declarations made on commercial documents.
OSCR and HMRC have clarified the requirement for ‘definition clauses’.
The Tax Law Rewrite project has published the first Corporation Tax Bill (Bill 5) for a final round of public consultation. The consultation period ends on 23 May 2008.
21 February
Further information about nil payments is now available.
A European Commission Notice to Importers about potential problems with the preferential origin of the products concerned.
20 February
This Brief gives details of an article: Three year time limit for VAT claims.
Some P6s tax code notices sent online since the start of February include a misleading instruction about operating the code.
Draft Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments) (Taxes and National Insurance) Order 2008.
Draft Explanatory Memorandum to the Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments) (Taxes and National Insurance) Order 2008.
This Impact Assessment is now available.
This consultation document is now available.
The text tells Employers that they won't be receiving any SL1 or 2 notices between now and 10 April 2008.
Statistics as pre-announced are now available.
The Serious Crime Act 2007 (Disclosure of Information by Revenue and Customs) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008 No. 403).
The Serious Crime Act 2007 (Disclosure of Information by Revenue and Customs) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008 No. 403) (Explanatory Memorandum).
19 February
Pension Schemes Services is opening a new revision process for updating the RPSM manual in conjunction with industry.
This Brief gives details of an article: Weald Leasing Ltd.
The Community Investment Tax Relief (Accreditation of Community Development Finance Institutions) (Amendment) Regulations 2008.
Explanatory Memorandum to The Community Investment Tax Relief (Accreditation of Community Development Finance Institutions) (Amendment) Regulations 2008.
The Insurance Business Transfer Schemes (Amendment of the Corporation Tax Acts) Order 2008.
Explanatory Memorandum to The Insurance Business Transfer Schemes (Amendment of the Corporation Tax Acts) Order 2008..
Explanatory Memorandum to The Finance Act 2007 (Schedule 9) Order 2008.
Notification of the date from which goods originating in Mauritania can benefit from a preferential rate of duty under the EC’s GSP.
Draft Legislation that proposes to align powers to make a single application to the sheriff for HMRC debts in Scotland was published on 19 February 2008. Comments by 6 March 2008.
The A-Z list of topics covered by the exhibition at EmployerTalk 2008 is now available.
2008-09 P9 Coding Notices to employers and agents have started to go out this week.
18 February
Incorrect information was given in the February 2008 edition of the Employer Bulletin regarding tax treatment of student employees.
Teams currently involved in these trials are based in Bedford, Birmingham, Bradford, Ipswich, Manchester, Scotland, Shipley, South East and North West England, South Wales, Somerset and Stoke. These are limited trials and will not involve all cases in these areas.
15 February
Dates for the 2008 meetings are now available
This notice cancels and replaces Notice 76 (February 1996). Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2 of this notice.
We have today published the notional earnings cap for 2008/09.
Statutory Payment rates still subject to Parliamentary approval.
Form C117 (notes) - revised February 2008.
New versions of the payroll test data for software developers are now available.
This Brief gives details of an article: Money Laundering Regulations - Registration announced for 2008 - 2009.
14 February
The Employer CD-ROM 2008 has been issued. Details of what it contains and what's new for 2008 are now available.
The technical specification for the 2007/2008 P11D magnetic media return has been amended to correct the address for Test files to be sent to.
Guidance for agents and advisers on getting authorisation to deal with HMRC on a client's behalf.
The Negligible Value List has been updated to include New Negligible Value Agreements in January.
Draft clauses and Explanatory Notes on Community amateur sports clubs have been published for public consultation. Comments on the latest set of draft clauses are invited by 9 May 2008.
Contact details for the Clearance and Counteraction Team have been clarified. This will be of interest mainly to companies and their advisers if they make certain direct tax statutory clearance applications.
We have now appointed Agent Customer Relations Managers (CRMs), to improve access for tax advisers to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) services.
Update of interest rates table with new interest rate, effective from 8 February 2008.
13 February
HMRC and the Swiss tax authorities have signed two Memoranda of Understanding about pension schemes and collective investment vehicles.
Pension Schemes Services (PSS) has today published an update to the QROPS list.
The procedure employers need to follow when starting and stopping student loan deductions is to change from 6 April 2008.
This leaflet has been updated and is now available online.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is urging Trust or Company Service Providers (TCSPs) to register their businesses with HMRC by 1 April 2008 under the new Money Laundering Regulations (MLR), which came into force on 15 December 2007. TCSPs need to register with HMRC by the deadline if they want to carry on in business.
If you are using the P11 Calculator and have 9 or less current employees at 5 April, you can send your Employer Annual return to us direct from the CD-ROM.
Revised indexation table reflecting RPI for January 2008.
This Brief gives details of an article: Money Laundering Regulations Introduction of a register for Accountancy Service Providers.
If these forms are sent to Birmingham Stamp Office they will be returned unstamped. This could hinder the processing of other transactions.
The 'Guide to filing PAYE forms online and paying electronically' has been updated. It includes the latest information about sending your Employer Annual Return and in-year forms P45 and P46 online.
We have today announced the level of the annual fee paid by businesses registered with HMRC under the Money Laundering Regulations 2007. The fee for 2008/09 will be £95 per premise. This is the same as the fee level for 2007/08.
We have today announced our intention to introduce a register of external accountants and tax advisers (who are not already supervised) for the purpose of supervising their compliance with the Money Laundering Regulations 2007.
12 February
HMRC Acting Chairman Dave Hartnett has issued a letter clarifying some issues regarding the current Residence and Domicile Consultation.
This edition provides an update about UK project developments, the System for the Exchange of Excise data (SEED) and Trade Consultations.
We have today published updated versions of the guidance for local authorities/health trusts in respect to looked after children.
This Brief gives details of an article:Tonnage Tax - Registration of ships in Member States.
Comments are invited on a proposed minor legislative change to the funding bonds legislation.
You may wish to consider annual returns if you are a RDCO who supplies fewer than 10,000 litres of controlled oil per year.
8 February
You can find all the help you need to send 2007-08 PAYE Returns online.
This document defines the HMRC Information Systems Strategy (IS). It expresses the key ways in which IMS plan to support the delivery of the Business Strategy.
This document defines the IT Strategy for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The IT Strategy expresses the key ways in which Information Management Solutions (IMS) plan to support the delivery of the Business Strategy.
We are sorry there was an error on the P45 that we issued as Part of the P45 (online) Specification on 22 January.
7 February
The Draft Tax Credits Up-rating Regulations 2008.
Explanatory Memorandum to The Draft Tax Credits Up-Rating Regulations 2008.
The Draft Child Benefit Up-Rating Regulations 2008.
Explanatory Memorandum to The Draft Child Benefit Up-Rating Regulations 2008.
The Draft Guardian's Allowance Up-Rating Regulations 2008.
The Draft Guardian's Allowance Up-Rating Regulations 2008 for Northern Ireland.
The Draft Guardian's Allowance Up-rating Order 2008 and The Draft Guardian's Allowance Up-rating (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 (Combined Explanatory Memorandum).
Version 1.3 of the MIG has been issued to relax the validation on the pay and tax fields at rules 41 and 42.
Revised draft legislation on the disguised interest measure has now been prepared and published.
HM Revenue & Custom (HMRC) Detection dogs were first introduced 30 years ago in 1978, and have been one of the most successful tools in protecting society from the dangers of illegal drugs reaching the general public.
Volunteers needed for secure trade lanes pilot - criteria amended to widen audience.
Volunteers needed for secure trade lanes pilot.
This Guide has been updated with all the latest PAYE online filing information. The main updates are to the information about filing in-year forms P46 and P46 online.
HMRC has introduced a range of initiatives focusing on robust management of attendance. As a result, internal statistics for HMRC report a reduction in average working days lost per person to sickness absence from 11.8 in 2005-06 to 10.04 in 2006-07.
6 February
This update amends certain paragraphs in the Notice dealing with the address and telephone number of The Non Established Taxable Persons Unit (NETPU).
This notice has been updated to take account of changes to VAT law.
We are pleased to make available to our PAYE Online customers, and agents authorised to act for them, the facility to amend various contact details online from 6 February.
We are pleased to make available to our SA Online customers, and agents authorised to act for them, the facility to amend contact details online from 6 February.
5 February
This update amends certain paragraphs in the Notice dealing with the address of The Non Established Taxable Persons Unit.
This update amends certain paragraphs in the Notice dealing with the address of The Non Established Taxable Persons Unit.
A new Specailist Unit has been set up in Manchester to deal with Film Tax Relief from 1 January 2008.
This leaflet has been updated is now available in print.
4 February
New updated February schedule. Updated National Statistics Pre-Release.
Employer Bulletin Issue 28 is now available. Aimed at employers and agents it contains important information and news about topics affecting the operation of payroll.
We have today published a draft transitional provisions amending order and EM relating to bridging pensions.
Publication of research report containing the results the Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI) evaluation survey.
1 February
A new Business Leasing Manual, covering the leasing of plant and machinery, lease accounting, and the sale of leasing companies, is available on line. It replaces the draft published in August and supersedes the Finance Leasing Manual.
Important information for importers who need to obtain or activate a TURN.
New application forms for 8th & 13th Directive VAT refunds.
The submission process.
TFTA day/evening AA positions at Worthing for up to six months.
