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The Qualifying Care Relief (Specified Social Care Schemes) Order 2011.
Updated guidance is published in relation to client lists.
The Tax Consultation Framework has now been published.
A summary of responses has been published for the consultation on the Government's draft Tax Consultation Framework. This was published for comments from 9 December 2010 until 23 February 2011. The document includes the finalised Framework.
Finance Bill 2011 and documents relating to Pensions, Bank Levy, Associated Company rules, Junior ISAs, Fuel Duty, Disguised Remuneration and Data Gathering Powers &Security of PAYE and NICs have been published today.
Draft regulations and updated guidance that deal with the collection and management of the Bank Levy have been published.
Two more toolkits have been published to make it easier for tax agents and advisers to get their clients' tax returns right. These toolkits cover Capital Gains Tax for shares and Income Tax losses.
Statistics as pre-announced are now available.
Statistics for PAYE deducted from pay as pre-announced are now available.
Statistics for PRT and Government revenues from UK oil and gas production as pre-announced are now available.
The latest edition of the Notes for Payroll Software Developers (Series 12, Number 8 - March 2011) is now available.
Assistant Officer (AO) and Admin Assistant (AA) vacancies in several Customer Operations locations for both day time and evening positions.
The revised spreadsheet sets out details of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) paid items for more than £25,000 for the month of February 2011.
Information about when the new five per cent rate of SDLT applies to £1 million residential properties.
These replace the current forms on your 2009 Gift Aid Toolkit CD and the internet, including the repayment form R68. You can download the new forms from our website and complete them on your computer.
The latest issue of the publication for tax agents and advisers published by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in association with the Working Together partner representative bodies is now available.
Final Report and Action Plan for the Proposals for Amendments to HMRC Northern Ireland Employees' Easter Public Holiday Leave.
A list of HMRC recognised commercial software that is compatible with the new Corporation Tax Online service.
A Tax Information Exchange Arrangement between the United Kingdom and the Turks and Caicos Islands signed in London on 22 July 2009 entered into force on 25 January 2011.
The Tax Credits (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2011 and Explanatory Memorandum.
Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) - Introduction of Electronic Licences.
New EU import procedures introducing increased checks on feed and food imports from Japan coming into force on 28 March 2011.
This notice has been updated and replaces the previous version in January 2002 and any subsequent updates.
The Value Added Tax (Consideration for Fuel Provided for Private Use) Order 2011.
An easy to complete email form is now available to help employers or their agents to notify HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) if they have no 2010-11 Employer Annual Return to make.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) have published Statutory Guidance for HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) linked to The Revenue and Customs (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2010 on their website for comment.
The Government intends to legislate to give statutory effect to ESC 3.2.2. This brief sets out the timetable for legislating and how the ESC should be interpreted in the interim.
Statistics as pre-announced are now available.
Statistics as pre-announced are now available.
Statistics as pre-announced are now available.
Statistics as pre-announced are now available.
Published data showing HM Revenue & Customs Customer Experience Score.
The latest ISA Bulletin is now available. It contains an article on the indexation of the annual ISA subscription limits for 2012-13 onwards.
Statistics as pre-announced are now available.
Statistics as pre-announced are now available.
The Taxation of Pension Schemes (Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Order 2011 (SI2011/732).
The Registered Pension Schemes (Transfer of Sums and Assets)(Amendment) Regulations 2011.
The Climate Change Levy (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2011.
The men from London, Berkshire & Gloucester were jailed for their involvement in failing to pay over £140m of VAT due to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), after HMRC investigators uncovered their multi-million pound fraudulent activities.
The VAT online service will be unavailable from Monday 4 April until 06.00 Wednesday 6 April to allow for IT upgrades. Submit your online VAT Return before 4 April to meet the due date for submission.
The Loan Relationships and Derivative Contracts (Disregard and Bringing into Account of Profits and Losses) (Amendment) Regulations 2011.
Convicted fraudster Craig Johnson, who has failed to fully repay a £26million confiscation order imposed after he was convicted of a £20million 'missing trader' VAT fraud has been sentenced to a further 8 years in jail.
The Finance Act 2009, Sections 101 to 103 (Income Tax Self Assessment) (Appointed Days and Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Order 2011.
Revised form issued.
A list of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recognised commercial software that is compatible with the new Corporation Tax online service.
The Disclosure Regime is extended with effect from 6 April 2011 to require the disclosure of certain Inheritance Tax avoidance schemes.
The Finance Act 2009, Schedules 55 and 56 (Income Tax Self Assessment and Pension Schemes) (Appointed Days and Consequential and Savings Provisions) Order 2011.
The Finance (No 3) Act 2010, Schedules 10 and 11 (Income Tax Self Assessment and Pension Schemes) (Appointed Days) Order 2011.
The guidance for employers who view their student loan notices online has been updated.
A list of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recognised commercial software that is compatible with the new Corporation Tax Online service.
Company Tax Returns must be submitted on the required date to avoid a late-filing penalty.
This Brief announces a simplification of the 'change in use' provisions that will take effect from 1 March 2011.
The Finance (No 3) Act 2010, Schedule 13 (Record Keeping, Time Limits and Information and Inspection Powers) (Appointed Day and Transitional Provision) Order 2011 (Excise).
Pension Schemes Services (PSS) has published an update to the QROPS list.
Two new tax credits documents have been published - the 2011 annual review and HM Treasury annual report to Parliament.
EU wide mercury export ban coming into force on 15 March 2011.
Details the new identification details now required to make an SDLT return.
HM Revenue & Customs introduced a new bank account for HMRC FAS in March 2009. The old Bank of England account will close at the end of March 2011 and it is therefore essential that all future HMRC FAS CHAPS and Bacs payments are made using the new account details.
This notice cancels and replaces Notice 179 (December 2009). Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2 of this notice.
The latest version of this notice now available. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in April 2010.
The latest version of this notice is now available. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in August 2009.
The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) (Amendment) Regulations 2011.
The Finance (No 3) Act 2010, Schedule 2 (Appointed Day) Order 2011 (Venture Capital Schemes).
The Venture Capital Trust (Winding Up and Mergers) (Tax) (Amendment) Regulations 2011.
Three new Specialised Roles in Risk & Intelligence have been advertised.
The Taxes etc. (Fees for Payment by Internet) Regulations 2011.
Customs warehousing - temporary removal of items like works of art, antiques, etc.
Latest consolidated draft legal text of the Modernised Customs Code Implementing Provisions (MCCIPs).
Diben Pecyn y Cyflogwr yw eich cynorthwyo i baratoi a chyflwyno eich Datganiad Blynyddol y Cyflogwr (P35 a P14), dechrau'r flwyddyn dreth newydd ar 6 Ebrill 2011 a gweithredu eich cyflogres o ddydd i ddydd.
This notice has been updated and replaces the previous version in March 2004 and any subsequent updates.
The latest version of Notice 705 is now available. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in March 2004 and any subsequent updates.
Tables showing the Indexation Allowance for assets disposed of in January 2011 are now available.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) publish VAT Notes quarterly. They contain a summary of all recent changes to the VAT rules and announce future changes.
A list of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recognised commercial software that is compatible with the new Corporation Tax Online Service.
Amendments to volume 2 of the printed Tariff and CHIEF applicable from 1 March 2011.
Important information for deferment account holders who submit HO10 returns and pay by Bacs.
We want to know what our customers think of the website and this is your chance to have your say. Your answers will help us identify what works well, where we can make improvements to meet your needs and allow us to identify best practice by comparing responses to similar surveys across government.
This newsletter follows up Euroclear UK and Ireland (‘Euroclear’) Operational Bulletins numbers 1649 (27 January 2010) and 1732 (10 December 2010).
Transfer of the National Ships Reports Unit from Tilbury to the National Clearance Hub, Salford.
HM Revenue & Customs have published the spring 2011 IT release for Pension Schemes Online.
The list of funds that have applied to enter the reporting fund regime as at 28 February 2011 has been updated.
List of registered CASCs has been updated.
List of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recognised commercial software that is compatible with the new Corporation Tax online service.
HM Revenue & Customs has published updated guidance and a new form to help you make a 'reasonable excuse' claim in appropriate circumstances, if you are unable to submit your online Company Tax Return on time from 1 April 2011.
The purpose of this is brief is to explain some changes that are being made to the legislation relating to the evidencing of Climate Change Levy (CCL) reliefs and exemptions.
HMRC Online Services will be unavailable from Saturday 2 April until 06.00 Wednesday 6 April to allow for IT upgrades. All services will be affected including Corporation Tax, Self Assessment, PAYE and VAT. Detailed information on timings will be confirmed.
The list of funds that have been approved as distributing offshore funds have been updated.
Those crude oils that are valued using Price Reporting Agency data. At 1 July 2006 these crudes are Brent, Ekofisk, Flotta, Forties and Statfjord.
New contact information for paper partnership tax returns with missing Unique Taxpayers Reference numbers (UTR's) for non-UK resident partners.
A Tax Information Exchange Arrangement between the United Kingdom and Anguilla signed in London on 20 July 2009 entered into force on 17 February 2011.
UK Regional Trade in Goods estimates are released today, for the fourth quarter 2010.
A derogation from the normal preferential Rules of origin for certain fisheries products exported from St Pierre and Miquelon which are released to free circulation in the EU during the period 1 February 2011 to 31 January 2019.
We have updated the notice to reflect changes to the VAT rate and invoicing requirements.
We have updated the notice to reflect changes to the VAT rate and invoicing requirements.
We have update the notice to reflect changes to the VAT rate and invoicing requirements.
The standard rate of VAT increased from 17.5 per cent to 20 per cent on 4 January 2011. Find out how to account for the old and new rates if your VAT Return spans 4 January.
Find out how the Flat Rate Scheme percentages have changed, as a result of the increase in the standard rate of VAT to 20 per cent on 4 January 2011.
The Government announced new legislation effective from today to tackle an aggressive tax avoidance scheme involving the leasing of plant and machinery.
Partnership guidance in the SDLT manual has been updated - 3 March 2011.
The revised spreadsheet sets out details of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) paid items for more than £25,000 for the month of May 2010.
Impact Assessment for the Improved Collection of National Insurance Contributions from the Self-Employed.
HM Revenue & Customs has published a combined summary of responses for the Extra Statutory Concessions - third technical consultation on draft legislation and the consultation on draft legislation for the equitable liability concession.
Companies across the UK are being reminded of important changes to Corporation Tax (CT) filing and payment, which come into effect next month.
The requirement to become an approved exporter, for preferential origin purposes, in order to be able to issue the necessary proof of origin for goods exported under the preferential trade arrangements in the EU-South Korea FTA.
This Framework provides guidance on formulating Partial Exemption (PE) methods for Higher Education Institutions.
Dod yn hunangyflogedig a chofrestru ar gyfer cyfraniadau Yswiriant Gwladol a/neu dreth.
The Protocol to the UK/Oman Double Taxation Agreement, which was signed on 26 November 2009, entered into force on 9 January 2011.
More information including a revised Tax Information and Impact Note and draft legislation published on 3 March.
The Social Security (Contributions)(Amendment) Regulations 2011.
Pension Schemes Services (PSS) has published an update to the QROPS list.
Update on the EU position regarding the ICS leniency period and the Government Gateway (GG) authentication error.
List of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recognised commercial software that is compatible with the new Corporation Tax online service.
OJ C41 dated 10 February 2011 added a new text to video tuners, heading 85287111 to 85287119.
A new article warns about defective employee benefit trust arrangements that seek to avoid tax on income by circumventing new laws about to be introduced.
A single return form covering Lottery Duty payable from the National Lottery within each monthly accounting period.
HM Revenue & Customs invites relevant groups to nominate the entity that they wish to be 'the responsible member' for the purposes of the Bank Levy.
This notice explains and lists the rules of origin to be satisfied for goods to qualify for preferential treatment.
This Brief outlines the National Insurance implications for the entertainment industry following The First Tier Tribunal decision in the case of ITV Services Ltd (TC/2009/10166)
Helo a chroeso i rifyn arall o Fwletin y Cyflogwr sy'n cynnwys llawer o wybodaeth ddefnyddiol, nodiadau atgoffa a manylion ynghylch ychydig o'r cymorth sydd ar gael ar eich cyfer i'ch cynorthwyo i gyflawni eich yrwymiadau cyflogres i CThEM.
This notice has been updated and replaces the previous version in January 2010 and any subsequent updates.
The Value Added Tax (Amendment) Regulations 2011.
Click here for a list of HMRC recognised commercial software that is compatible with the new Corporation Tax Online service.
The List 3 has been updated to include the titles of those professional bodies that have been approved under S344 ITEPA 2003 up to 31 January 2011.
The PAYE Tools (formerly the employer CD-ROM) are now available to download. Employers can use these to help them complete their 2010-11 payroll and start the 2011-12 tax year.
