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The detailed guidance on Audits by HMRC Charities, in particular the section headed 'Putting Things Right', has been revised in response to feedback from customers.
Consultation on proposed amendments to the generic anti-avoidance legislation in the part of the capital allowances code that applies to plant and machinery to make the rules more effective in preventing tax avoidance.
Consultation on proposed legislation to clarify the appropriate capital allowances treatment of expenditure on plant or machinery that could qualify for payments under either the Feed-in Tariff (FITs) regime or the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).
Consultation on the implementation of a new online notification (and in some cases, payment) system to be introduced in 2013 for vehicles brought into the UK for permanent use on UK roads.
Consultation on proposals to make capital allowances conditional on businesses pooling their expenditure on fixtures shortly after acquisition, together with suggestions for other ways in which the regime might be improved.
Consultation on proposals intended to remove the cash flow benefits from those who use listed high risk tax avoidance schemes.
HMRC invites comments on proposals and options for implementing a strategy for engaging with tax agents. Views are welcomed from all tax agents, including those who are not affiliated to a professional body and organisations from the voluntary sector.
HM Revenue & Customs has published its initial Transparency Implementation Plan, setting out the types of data held and how they can be released into the public domain.
This consultation is seeking evidence on the impacts of removing 36 tax reliefs. This followed the independent Office of Tax Simplification's March 2011 report reviewing the number and complexity of tax reliefs in the UK tax system.
Find out if the changes to Corporation Tax rates and allowances may affect submission of your Company Tax Return online.
Statistics as pre-announced are now available.
HM Revenue & Customs are carrying out a formal review of their Tax Credits National and Official Statistics publications.
Statistics as pre-announced are now available.
Responses received on publishing Business Payment Support Service Official Statistics - consultation.
The spreadsheet sets out details of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) paid items for more than £25,000 for the month of April 2011.
HMRC has updated the toolkits covering National Insurance contributions and statutory payments, property income, and 'Capital v Revenue'. Read more about future updates planned for toolkits.
HMRC has published Advisory Fuel Rates to take effect from 1 June 2011 which reflect changes to the way we carry out the calculations.
Statistics as pre-announced are now available.
The Skipton Fund Limited (Application of Sections 731, 733 and 734 of the Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005) Order 2011.
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.
HMRC have today updated the guidance at LLM4150, as announced at Budget, concerning the timing of deductions under Finance Act 1994 for stop loss premiums.
Minutes of the 4 April 2011 meeting, as well as draft guidance for comment have now been published.
A Tax Information Exchange Agreement between the United Kingdom and Antigua and Barbuda signed in London on 18 January 2010, entered into force on 19 May 2011.
A Tax Information Exchange Agreement between the United Kingdom and Saint Christopher and Nevis signed in London on 18 January 2010, entered into force on 19 May 2011.
A Tax Information Exchange Agreement between the United Kingdom and Saint Lucia signed in London on 18 January 2010, entered into force on 19 May 2011.
A Tax Information Exchange Agreement between the United Kingdom and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines signed in London on 18 January 2010, entered into force on 19 May 2011.
A list of HMRC recognised commercial software that is compatible with the new Corporation Tax online service.
Pension Schemes Services (PSS) has today published an update to the QROPS list.
Two vacancies have arisen for temporary team leaders in Washington and Newcastle.
Further centralisation of Authorising and Supervising Offices for specific Customs Procedures with Economic Impact (CPEI) used by businesses in London and the South Region.
This consultation, published on the HM Treasury website, is seeking views on design characteristics of Machine Games Duty.
The Government is consulting on changing the tax rules around employer asset-backed contributions to defined benefit registered pension schemes. The consultation is open for comment until 16 August 2011.
Draft anti-avoidance legislation to provide that certain foreign pensions paid to UK residents may be taxed in the United Kingdom, as announced on 6 April, has been published today.
HMRC has issued, for informal consultation, draft regulations which deal with the approval of companies as investment trusts and the treatment of transactions entered into by investment trusts.
HM Revenue & Customs is consulting on how best to modernise the definition of 'incapacitated person' for direct taxes and is asking for comments from interested parties on the best alternative approach.
Statistics as pre-announced are now available.
A mother who faked her children's disabilities to steal £112,000 in tax credits which she spent on tickets to see boy bands and stars of the X Factor was jailed for two years today.
Statistics as pre-announced are now available.
The National Insurance Contributions Act 2011 received Royal Assent on 22 March 2011.
HM Revenue & Customs have published for comment draft regulations relating to the restriction of pensions tax relief and the age 75 changes.
An update to reflect the change to the level of the Low Value Consignment Relief (LVCR). The relief is being reduced from £18 to £15 with effect from 1 November 2011.
HMRC has set up a dedicated post room for receipt of paper forms P11D & P11D(b) for 2010-11.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) today announced an initiative to crack down on VAT rule breakers. The new campaign will focus on individuals and businesses who are trading above the VAT threshold but who have not yet registered for VAT.
HMRC has amended the online version of this publication and has produced a correction supplement for those using a paper copy.
Five men and two women have been charged with conspiracy to launder the proceeds of crime, following a ten month investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). They have been released on conditional bail to appear before Manchester Magistrates Court on 6 June 2011.
Companies working on construction projects for next summer's Olympic Games are warned today that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will crack down on tax, National Insurance or national minimum wage breaches.
If you haven't yet filed your 2010-11 Employer Annual Return you will be charged a late filing penalty.
Statistics as pre-announced are now available.
Statistics as pre-announced are now available.
The Capital Gains Tax (Annual Exempt Amount) Order 2011.
An updated list of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recognised commercial software that is compatible with the new Corporation Tax Online service is now available.
Draft guidance regarding relief for transactions which include the acquisition of interests in more than one dwelling. This was announced at Budget 2011 and applies to transactions where the effective date is on or after the date of Royal Assent to the Finance Bill.
Those crude oils that are valued using Price Reporting Agency data. At 1 July 2006 these crudes are Brent, Ekofisk, Flotta, Forties and Statfjord.
Details how from 4 July 2011 customers must use new style Stamp Duty Land Tax forms SDLT1, SDLT3 and SDLT4.
Helo a chroeso i rifyn arall o Fwletin y Cyflogwr. Mae'r rhifyn hwn yn cynnwys llawer o awgrymiadau defnyddiol a gwybodaeth ynglyn â chyflwyno eich Datganiadau, talu CThEM a sut i osgoi cosbau.
Cais i dalu cyfraniadau Yswiriant Gwladol (CYG) hunangyflogedig drwy Ddebyd Uniongyrchol.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced trials of a single compliance process for enquiries across a range of different taxes.
The Negligible Value List has been updated to end of April.
HMRC is extending the Customer Co-ordinator role to many of their large partnership customers.
Agent Account Managers (AAM) in HMRC are telephoning tax agents and advisers to explain what services the team provides and the benefits for agents and their clients. Agents can register for AAM services during the call.
Reduction in the level of the Low Value Consignment Relief.
Changes affecting use of UK VAT registration numbers for intra-EU supplies of goods not arriving in UK.
Extension of a derogation from the normal preferential rules of origin for certain fisheries products exported from Cape Verde which are released to free circulation in the EU during the period 1 January to 31 December 2011.
HM Revenue & Customs High Net Worth Unit has launched a new e-magazine to give tax agents and advisers an insight into how the unit works and how they see it developing in the future.
West Wales Working Together group is pleased to announce that they are hosting an open event for agents, accountants, tax advisers and bookkeepers.
Update to the 2010-11 Self Assessment Technical pack.
The International Tax Enforcement (Montserrat) Order 2011.
The International Tax Enforcement (The International Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters) Order 2011.
The International Tax Enforcement (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) Order 2011.
The International Tax Enforcement (Saint Christopher (Saint Kitts) and Nevis Order 2011.
The International Tax Enforcement (Saint Lucia) Order 2011.
The International Tax Enforcement (Antigua and Barbuda) Order 2011.
The International Tax Enforcement (Belize) Order 2011.
The International Tax Enforcement (Dominica) Order 2011.
The International Tax Enforcement (Grenada) Order 2011.
Changes to Commodity Codes in chapters 29 and 38 of the Tariff applicable from 12 May 2011.
Pension Schemes Services (PSS) has today published an update to the QROPS list.
Stop Press notice 19/11 - changes to Commodity Codes in Chapter 03 of the Tariff.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published the Technical Pack for Real Time Information (RTI) reporting using the internet through the Government Gateway.
To inform traders of their obligations and action to take from 1 July 2011 when the use of pseudo commodity code 9950 0000 will be permanently withdrawn.
The latest version of HMRC's Basic PAYE Tools to help employers run their payroll systems is now available.
This note seeks views on the best legislative approach to giving effect to the concession.
In order to avoid paying late you must make sure HM Revenue & Customs have cleared funds by the payment date.
Draft Statutory Instrument and Explanatory Memorandum to the Double Taxation Relief (Qatar) Order 2011.
This notice has been updated and replaces the previous version in June 2006 and any subsequent updates.
This discussion document seeks views on possible changes to the tax rules within the UK Oil and Gas Fiscal Regime on valuing non arm's length (NAL) sales of gas.
Those crude oils that are valued using Price Reporting Agency data. At 1 July 2006 these crudes are Brent, Ekofisk, Flotta, Forties and Statfjord.
The Northern Ireland National Insurance Fund Account for 2009-10 has been published.
Updates the tables for the simplified method of calculating VAT on private use of company cars, dealer demonstrator vehicles and rental cars to take into account changes to the standard rate of VAT.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is issuing an urgent reminder to employers – file your annual return online by the 19 May deadline, or you could face a penalty.
List of registered CASCs has been updated.
Employer Annual Returns (P35 and P14s) for 2010-11 must be filed online and reach HM Revenue & Customs by 19 May or you may face a penalty.
Find out about changes to the contracting-out defined contribution schemes
Secondary legislation is being introduced to address certain technical issues in the operation of the Offshore Funds (Tax) Regulations 2009. It also makes changes intended to simplify the operation of the Regulations in certain cases.
Tables showing the Indexation Allowance for assets disposed of in March 2011 are now available.
Draft Finance Bill 2011 Clauses published on 9 December 2010 included those for a VAT Supply Splitting Measure. HM Revenue & Customs received a number of comments on the scope of the Measure and responded in a letter dated 25 March 2011.
Impact of a European Court Judgment (ECJ) on the Tariff Classification of set-top boxes.
Mae'r atodiad hwn yn rhoi manylion o'r newidiadau i TAW a gyhoeddwyd yng Nghyllideb y Canghellor ar 23 Mawrth 2011. Ceir rhagor o wybodaeth ar bob un o'r newidiadau yn 'Overview of Tax Legislation and Rates' CThEM.
A revised Public Notice 8 is now available on the HM Revenue & Customs internet.
A message regarding the delay in issue of PAYE Payment booklets for 2011-12.
The annual registration fee for businesses will remain at £110 until 31 May 2012.
The latest version of this Notice is now available. This cancels and replaces the previous version in January 2011 and any subsequent updates.
Please note the following amendment to volume 2 of the printed Tariff and CHIEF applicable from 1 March 2011.
The latest ISA Bulletin is now available. It contains an article on Keydata ISAs.
HMRC has published a video on YouTube to explain ‘Penalties for inaccuracies in documents and returns’.
The Technical Interface Specification (TIS) for NCTS Phase 4 has been updated and also the appendices.
Adnewyddu eich credydau treth – Yn y ffordd gywir.
Notification of changes to the monthly trade euro rate for May 2011.
Pension Schemes Services (PSS) has published an update to the QROPS list.
