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This notice has been updated and replaces the previous version in January 2012 and any subsequent updates.
Following feedback from external stakeholders/HMRC colleagues, we have adopted some changes in our practice regarding publishing details of deliberate defaulters. This is an updated version of the e-learning which HMRC staff must complete before dealing with potential PDDD cases.
The official rate that has applied since 6 April 2010 is 4.00%. This rate is unchanged for the 2012-13 tax year, subject to review in the event of significant rate changes.
Full details of the Climate change agreements scheme (industrial and commercial sectors: 2011 - 2013).
The Review has published an updated summary of the legislation that has been enacted and the date it comes into effect.
The spreadsheet sets out details of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) paid items for more than £25,000 for the month of December 2011.
National Statistics on Trusts and Estates as pre-announced have now been published.
National Statistics on Stamp duty land tax liable and non-liable UK Property transactions as pre-announced are now available.
The spreadsheet sets out monthly details of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) expenditure with suppliers covering transactions that exceed £500 for the month of November 2011.
Information showing how HM Revenue & Customs has met the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 in relation to its workforce and customers has been published.
The ATS EDIFACT Technical Interface Specification has been updated to reflect the recent cessation of X400.
Draft regulations have been published giving details of the National Insurance contributions rates and thresholds that will appy from 6 April 2012.
The list of HM Revenue & Customs recognised commercial software that is compatible with the Corporation Tax online service has been updated.
The latest version of this notice has now been published. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in January 2006. Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2.
Revised Statements of Practice issued which include changes to SP1/10, new SP1/12 Advance Thin Capitalisation Agreements under the APA Legislation (replaces SP4/07), new SP2/12 Inward Investment Support (replaces SP2/07).
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have revised the Fallback instructions following the release of the January 2012 stage of EMCS. The revised instructions replace the previous details published on this site.
The item on mutual recognition with the US has now been updated.
This information pack has been updated and acts as a basic guide for anyone wishing to import or export goods.
A Regulation on restrictive measures against Syria. It prohibits the export of dual use, Common Military list, telecommunication and internet monitoring goods and technology. It also introduces prohibitions on the supply of key equipment to the Syrian oil and gas industry and equipment to be used in new electricity power plants in Syria.
Prospectus of courses for Senior Managers, Tax Auditors and Inspectors.
HM Revenue & Customs has published a Questions and Answers document to assist respondents with the recent Technical Note on the draft amendments to PAYE (Pay As You Earn) regulations relating to a tax code change for share-based payments.
An update to the 2010-11 Self Assessment Technical pack main tax return (MTR) exclusions document has been published.
Commission Regulation 1200/11 published in the Official Journal C1 pages 10 and 11 on 4 January 2012 - relating to single-use patient/surgical gowns.
HMRC is reminding VAT-registered businesses that all VAT returns must be submitted online from this spring, meaning paper returns will soon be a thing of the past.
The Revenue and Customs (Complaint and Misconduct) (Amendment) Regualtions 2011.
Property Transaction statistics for January as pre-announced are now available.
Tax receipts and taxpayers statistics for January 2012 as pre-announced have now been published.
The Value Added Tax (Land Exemption) Order 2012.
The Enactment of Extra-Statutory Concessions Order 2012.
There's just one week left to send your 2010-11 tax return to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), if you want to avoid a penalty.
This Brief explains HM Revenue & Customs policy on claims for VAT on goods on hand at registration that are received from persons who were previously registered for VAT and have now re-registered the same legal entity.
New Statutory Instrument amending legislation on road fuel gases duty rates.
The Child Trust Fund statistics for January 2012 as pre-announced have now been published.
HM Revenue & Customs Pensions has published an update on the RAS project.
Announcing the deletion of 2008 Joint Customs Consultative Committee (JCCC) papers.
HM Revenue & Customs has published for comment, draft amendments to PAYE (Pay As You Earn) regulations relating to a tax code change for share-based payments made after cessation of employment which have not been included on Form P45.
The list has now been updated to include the funds that have entered the Reporting Fund Regime as at 9 January 2012.
Please note the following amendments to volume 2 of the printed Tariff and CHIEF (Customs Handling of Import & Export Freight) applicable from 1 January 2012
Dod yn hunangyflogedig a chofrestru ar gyfer cyfraniadau Yswiriant Gwladol a/neu dreth.
Pension Schemes Services (PSS) has published an update to the QROPS list.
The deadline for submitting Registered Pension Scheme Returns, Event Reports and trustee tax returns (form SA970) for the 2010-11 tax year is 31 January 2012.
Important information regarding the ability to receive the National Insurance number Verification Responses (NVREP message).
Dylid defnyddio'r ffurflen hon i gofrestru partneriaid nad ydynt yn unigolion. Er enghraifft os yw'r ymddiriedolaeth, partneriaeth neu'r cwmni rydych yn gyfrifol amdano wedi ymuno a phartneriaeth fel partner newydd.
Dylai'r ffurflen hon gael ei chwblhau gan unigolyn sy'n dod yn bartner mewn partneriaeth, er mwyn cofrestru ar gyfer Hunanasesiad a Chyfraniadau Yswiriant Gwladol (CYG) Dosbarth 2. Mae hi'n cynnwys cwestiynau sy'n cynorthwyo CThEM i benderfynu ar eich anghenion ynglyn a'ch ffurflen dreth a CYG Dosbarth 2.
Dylid defnyddio'r ffurflen hon i gofrestru partneriaeth newydd ar gyfer Hunanasesiad. Mae hi'n cynnwys cwestiynau sy'n cynorthwyo CThEM i benderfynu ar eich anghenion ynglyn a'ch ffurflen dreth.
A Tax Information Exchange Agreement between the United Kingdom and Aruba entered into force on 1 January 2012.
An updated version of 'Your Research, Our Support - Research & Development Tax Relief in Northern Ireland' has been published.
The Negligible Value list has been updated to include any new negligible value agreements during December 2011.
When private use by a UK/EU resident is permitted on instruction by the means of transport registration holder.
The latest version of this notice has now been published. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in November 2011.
A professional tax adviser has been found guilty at Blackfriars Crown Court of trying to defraud honest taxpayers of £70 million. He spent his cut of the stolen cash on expensive second homes, exotic holidays, works of art and luxury cars.
Amendments to Volume 2 of the printed Tariff and CHIEF (Customs Handling of Import & Export Freight) applicable from 1 January 2012.
The Government has announced that it will introduce new legislation, effective from 12 January 2012, to counter tax avoidance that relies on post-cessation trade relief.
The latest list of authorised ISA managers has now been published.
PAYE payment is due Sunday 22 January 2012 - to avoid paying late and late payment penalties make sure HM Revenue & Customs has cleared funds by the payment date.
The latest version of this notice has now been published. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in July 2008. Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.1.
Crude oils that are valued using Price Reporting Agency data, updated December 2011 have now been published.
Tables showing the Indexation Allowance for assets disposed of in November 2011 have now been published.
Mae'r daflen wybodaeth hon yn son am y prif fathau o help y gallech eu cael os ydych yn cael Credyd Treth Plant neu Gredyd Treth Gwaith. Mae'r cymorth y gallech ei gael yn dibynnu ar incwm ac amgylchiadau eich teulu, a lle rydych yn byw yn y DU. Darllenwch y daflen wybodaeth hon yn ofalus i ganfod pwy ddylech gysylltu a nhw i gael mwy o wybodaeth ar bob math o gymorth.
Os ydych yn gweithio ac yn talu am ofal plant efallai y gallwch gael cymorth ychwanegol gyda'r costau. Dyma elfen gofal plant y Credyd Treth Gwaith.
Yr atodiad hwn yw'r man cychwyn ar gyfer unrhyw gais a wnewch. Defnyddiwch y ffurflen hon i roi manylion ynghylch rhoddion a wnaed i chi gan unigolion o dan Rhodd Cymorth o 6 Ebrill 2008.
Amendments to volume 2 of the printed Tariff and CHIEF (Customs Handling of Import & Export Freight) applicable from 6 January 2012.
Admitting to fraud and how you might be able to avoid criminal prosecution if you agree to tell HM Revenue & Customs about all the tax or duties you haven't paid.
Moving from paper VAT Returns to submitting online returns is straightforward, but there is plenty of help available if you need it. Read about what help is available and how to get it in this summary.
The 'chemist' at the middle of a conspiracy to manufacture fake vodka from a remote farm in Leicestershire has been jailed for two years.
An update to the 2011-12 Self Assessment Technical Pack has now been published.
This Information Sheet tells you about a change to the VAT rate in Hungary.
HM Revenue & Customs is extending the ADR trial which provides Small and Medium Enterprise customers with an alternative way of resolving tax disputes in compliance checks.
Pension Schemes Services (PSS) has published an update to the QROPS list.
The latest version of this notice is now available. It cancels and replaces the previous version in July 2010.
Revised guidance for pension payers who pay occupational pensions to individuals who are repaying a student loan has now been published.
A Tax Information Exchange Agreement between the United Kingdom and Dominica entered into force on 23 December 2011.
The latest version of this notice is now available. It cancels and replaces the previous version in April 2010. Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2.
The latest version of this notice has now been published. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in April 2010.
The latest version of this notice is now available. It cancels and and replaces the previous version in September 2004 and any subsequent updates.
Received a Coding Notice for 2012-13? Find out what it means, including how to check your tax if you have than one job or pension.
This Information Sheet tells you about some of the most used currency exchange rates needed by non-EU businesses that are registered for the Special Scheme in the UK for the period ending December 2011.
The latest version of this notice is now available. It cancels and replaces the previous version in April 2010.
The latest version of this notice is now available. It cancels and replaces the previous version in April 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions on employment income provided through third parties (disguised remuneration) and National Insurance contributions has now been published.
The latest version of this notice is now available. It cancels and replaces the previous version in January 2002.
An updated list of registered CASCs has now been published
Use the new self serve interest calculator to work out the estimated interest accrued on the certificate(s) you hold, before submitting for encashment.
Following HM Revenue & Customs' review which considered whether there was scope for an extension of red diesel entitlement to vehicles used for certain community/charity activities, the grass cutting guidance has been updated.
This Brief provides guidance on the use of red diesel by vehicles used for snow clearance/gritting following HM Revenue & Customs' review which considered whether there was scope for an extension of red diesel entitlement to vehicles used for certain community/charity activities.
Customs Information Paper on importation of civil aircraft under end-use relief has been withdrawn.
European Council Regulation 732/2008 lays down the scope and coverage of the European Community's GSP (Generalised System of Preferences) for the period 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2011. This has now been extended until 31 December 2013.
A retrospective derogation from the normal preferential Rules of Origin for tuna loins exported from Kenya which are released into free circulation in the EU on or after 1 January 2011.
The latest version of this notice has now been published. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in July 2011.
The latest version of this notice has now been published. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in April 2011. Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2.
Announcement - trust statistics user survey.
Announcement - Inheritance Tax survey of users' views.
Don't forget that your Class 2 National Insurance bill issued in October 2011 is due to be paid by 31 January 2012.
The deadline for submitting Registered Pension Scheme Returns, Event Reports and trustee tax returns (form SA970) for the 2010-11 tax year is 31 January 2012, but you need to register by 13 January 2012.
