What's new

This paper outlines the withdrawal and closure of the SAD Harmonisation Help Desk facilities.

Notification of changes to the monthly trade euro rate.

Please note the following amendments to volume 2 of the printed Tariff and CHIEF (Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight) applicable from 1 July 2009.

Please note the following amendments to volume 2 of the printed Tariff and CHIEF (Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight) applicable from 1 July 2009.

An important message for Corporation Tax customers in Merseyside.

An important message for Corporation Tax customers in Wales.

Statistics as pre-announced are now available.

Statistics as pre-announced are now available.

Statistics as pre-announced are now available.

New updated tables 10.1, 10.3, 10.4 & 10.8 for the month June 2009.

Statistics as pre-announced are now available.

Your 2008-09 forms P11D, P11D(b) and P9D are due 6 July 2009.

VAT Information Sheet 07/09 provides new value based bands to be applied when using the simplified method of calculating VAT on private use of company cars, dealer demonstrator vehicles and rental cars from 1 May 2009.

The form APSS161, which was removed from our website in error, has been reinstated.

Pension Schemes Services (PSS) has today published an update to the QROPS list.

HMRC do not issue notifications to a rebate of tax over email. The Online Security pages feature more information.

The 2006 Review of Links with Large Business provides a robust framework for the delivery of an enhanced relationship with the large businesses served by Large and Complex Teams. The attached document provides background to what we aim to deliver and the benefits this will bring both for businesses and HMRC.

A Notice to Importers about the issue by some countries of irregular certificates and the ability of Member States Customs authorities to continue to accept them in certain circumstances.

Public Notice 300 has been updated to take account of the new appeals process that came into force on 1 April 2009.

HMRC has today launched a consultation to explore issues arising from the implementation of a Code of Practice on taxation for banks. The consultation is open for comments from 29th June until 25th September 2009. An Impact Assessment has also been published.

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 701/49 Finance (August 2006) and includes 'updates' issued in February and April 2007. Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2 of this notice.

HMRC Trusts are experiencing some serious problems receiving some of the information that has been submitted via online returns. There is no need to contact us at this stage if you have already made your online return for 2009-10.

A new first time treaty with Qatar was signed by the Financial Secretary, Stephen Timms MP on 25 June 2009.

The AEO application form C117 and notes have been amended (box 9) to reflect the introduction of the EORI number from 1 July 2009.

The latest ISA Bulletin is now available. It contains an article on the increase in the ISA limits from 6 October 2009.

A new PAYE service will launch during July.

Consultation begins for the Equality Impact Assessment for Talent Management in HMRC.

Notice 160 has been updated to take account of the new appeals process and penalty regime that came into force on 1 April 2009.

HMRC now consults on marine fuels. This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to existing controls surrounding the supply and use of marine fuels.

A Protocol to the UK/Belgium double taxation convention was signed on 24 June 2009.

Details are published today of amendments made to the Treasury general consents under section 765, ICTA as part of the transition to the new rules in schedule 17, Finance Bill 2009.

Find out how HMRC keeps you safe online and what you can do to protect yourself.

Due to essential maintenance this service will be unavailable to users of our software. In addition, commercial software users will be effected from 18.00 on 26 June.

This notice explains how to obtain relief from excise duty on oil put to certain uses via the Industrial Relief Scheme (Tied Oils Scheme).

This supplement cancels and replaces the April 2008 edition. Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.1 of this notice.

To inform agents about some online returns problems, which may require them to file a paper return.

European Council Regulation 732/2008 lays down the scope and coverage of the European Community's Generalised System of Preferences for the three years from 1/1/2009 to 31/12/2011.

The Cyprus Stock Exchange has been designated as a recognised stock exchange for the purposes of HM Revenue & Customs tax treatments.

The letters which acknowledge that HMRC Trusts have processed a return without needing to repair or amend it have been withdrawn.

Customer Information Paper (09) 43 - Further information relating to the NCTS upgrade to version 7.1 - Safety and Security and Enquiry Handling.

Customer Information Paper (09) 40 - The withdrawal of Venezuela from the list of countries receiving preference under GSP+ arrangements.

Customer Information Paper (09) 39 - Further information about the provisions of Pan- Euro-Med cumulation.

A Notice to Importers about the issue by some countries of irregular certificates and the ability of Member States Customs authorities to continue to accept them in certain circumstances.

Please note the following amendments to volume 2 of the printed Tariff and CHIEF (Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight) with effect from 17 June 2009.

Those crude oils that are valued using Price Reporting Agency data. At 1 July 2006 these crudes are Brent, Ekofisk, Flotta, Forties and Statfjord.

Statistics as pre-announced are now available.

The upgrade to NCTS Version 7.1 due on 23/24 July has been postponed. The scheduled downtime planned from 8am on 23 June until 9am 24 June has been reduced. We will advise of a new date in due course.

This paper outlines the process for indirect export movements (that is, those that are exported from the UK but leave the EU via another Member State).

This paper is for all traders who deal with the imports of fruit and vegetables and the relaxation of conformity/processing controls.

The bi-monthly round up of the latest developments in tax, HMRC service and consultations for accountants and tax professionals.

The latest guide to completing your Company Tax Return form is published today.

Contains information on updates to the TDSI guidance notes.

Read the warning message about the new HMRC phishing scam in circulation.

The draft regulations were published on the HMRC website on 7 May 2009. We have now published the draft directions which provide further detail on a number of areas within the regulations.

The draft Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments) (Taxes and National Insurance) Order 2009

Explanatory Memorandum to the draft Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments) (Taxes and National Insurance) Order 2009

NISPI computer system will be temporarily affected by the introduction of the new PAYE Service.

The UK tax you pay may depend on whether you're 'resident', 'ordinarily resident' or 'domiciled' in the UK. We have today published a brief outline of the points to consider. We have also published a brief guide to paying tax on overseas property lettings.

The current FAQ EORI information has been replaced.

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 75 of December 2007. Details of changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2 of this notice.

Further to Revenue and Customs Brief 28/09 - The Government has been successful in renewing the UK's derrogation with ECOFIN. The VAT reverse charge for mobile phones and computer chips has now been extended until April 2011.

Statistics as pre-announced are now available.

The purpose of this refreshed Blueprint is to describe the emerging UK Customs business model going forward to 2017.

Corporation Tax on Chargeable Gains: Indexation Allowance: May 2009.

We apologise for the lack of service to the Customs Hotline phone line on the 16 June 2009. We experienced technical difficulties that caused a total loss of service. All efforts were made to get the phone line up and running again which has now been achieved.

We are experiencing technical difficulties on the Customs Hotline phoneline. This has caused a total loss of service.

A new application form CA8421(A) is available for International Transport workers when they are working in two or more EEA countries.

Use the new tax pool calculator to work out a discretionary trust’s available tax pool.

Pension Schemes Services (PSS) has today published an update to the QROPS list.

A new leaflet containing a range of information specifically for our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender customers on taxes, tax credits and state pensions.

A new double taxation arrangement (DTA) which will facilitate tax information exchange that meets OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) standards, was signed today by The Right Hon Stephen Timms MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury and the Hon W McKeeva Bush, Leader of Government Business, Cayman Islands.

This paper is for all traders involved in the Export of Ships and Aircraft Stores/Supplies.

Exploratory research into how business owners interact with HMRC for the first time regarding a New Business, New Employer, Change of Legal Status and VAT.

Those crude oils that are valued using Price Reporting Agency data. At 1st July 2006 these crudes are Brent, Ekofisk, Flotta, Forties and Statfjord.

A new Double Taxation Arrangement between the United Kingdom and the Cayman Islands was signed in London on 15 June 2009.

New contacts for Oil & Gas advance pricing agreements in Large Business Service.

The latest ISA Bulletin is now available. It contains an article on amendments to the ISA Regulations.

UK Regional Trade in Goods estimates are released today, for the first quarter of 2009.

This article has been updated to include the Capital Gains Tax rate and Annual Exempt Amounts for 2009-10.

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 701/21A (February 2008). Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.1 of this notice.

The 2009 Finance Bill, published on 30 April, includes a number of minor changes to the remittance basis of taxation.

Draft clauses and explanatory notes on leasing arrangements: finance leases and loans, have today been published for public consultation. Comments on them are invited preferably by the end of July, but by 27 August 2009 at the latest please.

A scam/phishing email is being circulated inviting customer's to claim a tax rebate. HMRC do not issue notifications of tax rebates via email.

Draft Regulations: Recovery of Debts under PAYE Regulations (Clause 109 and Schedule 58 of the Finance Bill 2009)

This is draft HMRC guidance on how Clause 110 of Finance Bill 2009 (Managed Payment Plans) may be implemented in due course

This is draft HMRC guidance on how Clause 109 and Schedule 58 of Finance Bill 2009 (Recovery of Debts under PAYE Regulations) may be implemented in due course.

This is draft HMRC guidance on how Clause 96 and Schedule 49 of Finance Bill 2009 (Information Powers: Contact Details for Debtors) may be implemented.

A new PAYE service will launch during July.

The 2009 Framework Review of the Valuation Office Agency was published today and the revised Framework Document was laid in Parliament by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury.

Release of Capital Gains Tax for trusts toolkit and joint venture with ACCA, to produce a vodcast to promote our toolkits and requesting volunteers.

Minutes from the May 2009 Tribunals Reform Stakeholder Group meeting.

Issues have arisen with the new Penalty Notes guidance that is issued with both the SDLT12 and SDLT12a forms. The current guidance indicates that a penalty can be appealed within 30 days of the receipt of the notice.

If you get tax credits for childcare costs, live in England and use a childcare provider approved under the Childcare Approval Scheme or a foster carer, there are changes happening on 18 July 2009. Find out what this means for your tax credits claim.

We have amended our web pages as the deadline for applying for transitional protection has now passed. The form APSS200 is still available if you need amend your notification.

Guidance on printing of the Transit/Security Accompanying Document (TSAD) and Transit/Security List of Items (TSLoI) is now available on the Technical Information section of the CT/TIR web page.

The minutes to the meeting held on 6th May have now been published.

Form APSS161 has been removed from our website as it is now out of date. New Scheme Administrators and Practitioners must pre-register on line.

This brief explains HMRC's revised interpretation of 'occupation' for the purposes of the option to tax anti-avoidance legislation. This follows the release of the judgment in Newnham College.

Commission Regulation (EC) No 2658/87 of 23 July on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff.

This revised note replaces the previous version.

Issue 32 of the Online Employer Bulletin is now available. Aimed at Employers and Agents it contains important information and news about topics affecting the operation of payroll.

If you're an employer, agent or payroll bureau with experience of payrolling expenses and benefits, we'd like you to help us with our policy review by completing our online questionnaire.

An important message for Corporation Tax customers in Northern Ireland.

An important message for Corporation Tax customers in Cheshire.

An important message for Corporation Tax customers in Yorkshire.

The updated 2009 Employer CD-ROM is now available and will be sent out to employers during the next two weeks.

A new flyer with examples telling you how tax credits overpayments can happen.

Amendments to legislation as referred to in the Financial Secretary's letter of 30 April 2009 are now available, together with draft regulations.

Three men were jailed for a total of ten years for their part in a plot to supply military equipment to keep Iranian F-14 'Tomcat' fighter jets airborne and combat ready in contravention of an embargo on military exports to Iran.

The latest EMCS Newsletter is available - this edition provides an update about the UK Member State Position and the System for the Exchange of Excise Data (SEED).

Updated version of this leaflet is now available online and will be available in print shortly.

Updated version of this leaflet is now available online and will be available in print shortly.

List of registered CASCs has been updated.

The latest issue of the publication for tax agents and advisers published by HMRC in association with the Working Together partner representative bodies is now available.

This service will be available to users of HMRC software and commercial software users as normal. However, due to essential maintenance, any submissions made during this period will receive a delay regarding response messages.

The Compliance of HM Revenue and Customs' Law Enforcement entities with the Government Protective Marking Scheme.

Revised notice April 2009. This notice cancels and replaces Notice 275 (March 2002).

The Tax Law Rewrite project's Report and Plans 2009/10 document has now been published.

Statistics as pre-announced are now available.

The Negligible Value List has been updated to include New Negligible Value Agreements in May.

Update on Charles House, London.

This former leaflet and form and been revised and is now available as a factsheet and form.

Minutes of the meeting 15 January 2009

Pension Schemes Services (PSS) has today published an update to the QROPS list.

Updated version of this leaflet is now available online and will be available in print shortly.

This new factsheet and form replaces the Child Benefit and Guardians allowance leaflet (CH24A) and form for customers wanting to appeal and now also includes Health in Pregnancy Grant.

The Alternative Investment Market (AIM) and the Plus quoted Market are designated as designated UK Markets for the purposes of tax relief for gifts of qualifying investments to charities and exemption from being treated as reportable event employment related securities.

Revised rates, which are effective from 1 July 2009, have been published.

The draft legislation referred to in the FST's letter of 30 April 2009 is now available.

The latest issue of the NISPI Newsletter is now available.

This notice gives cancels and replaces version Notice 207 (September 2008). It gives information and guidance on claims for excise duty drawback made in accordance with the Excise Goods (Drawback) Regulations 1995 (EGDR).