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The Chancellor has delivered his Autumn Statement. This includes draft legislation on employer asset-backed pension contributions which have effect on and after 29 November 2011.
If you're a UK resident with income or capital gains from abroad, use the new online form to apply for a certificate of residence to support your claim for tax relief or exemption from foreign tax under a double taxation agreement.
Information about HM Revenue & Customs' plans for the issue of SA252 letters has now been published.
Provisional VAT gap estimates statistics for November as pre-announced have now been published.
Capital Gains Tax statistics for November as pre-announced have now been published.
If you estimated your income when you renewed your tax credits in 2011, you need to give the actual figure as soon as possible. The deadline is 31 January 2012.
Tables showing the Indexation Allowance for assets disposed of in September and October 2011 have now been published.
The advisory fuel rates for company cars to operate from 1 December 2011 have now been published.
HM Revenue & Customs has introduced some new online forms that make it easier to register new business partnerships and partners for Self Assessment. You can also use them to register partners for Class 2 National Insurance contributions.
The latest version of this notice has now been published. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in July 2009. Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is streamlining the share scheme approval process to be able to respond to your applications as quickly as possible.
HM Revenue & Customs has revised the guidance on how carry forward works for the transitional years 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11.
HM Revenue & Customs has published draft legislation to introduce a Fuel Duty Relief Scheme for the Inner and Outer Hebrides, the Northern Isles, the Islands of the Clyde and the Isles of Scilly. An accompanying Tax Information and Impact Note has also been published.
Draft legislation is now published and external comments are invited.
Draft legislation is now published and external comments are invited.
Pension Schemes Services (PSS) has published an update to the QROPS list.
Details of the fallback procedures traders must follow from 1 January 2012 if they are unable to access EMCS (Excise Movement and Control System) and want to split a movement of energy products.
The results of the autumn 2011 HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) people survey have now been published.
The Employment Income Provided Through Third Parties (Excluded Relevant Steps) Regulations 2011.
The latest issue of the publication for tax agents and advisers published by HM Revenue & Customs in association with the Working Together partner representative bodies has now been published.
The latest newsletter concerning Fixed Protection for pension savings has now been published.
The IR35 forum minutes held on 9 November 2011 have now been published.
Tax receipts and taxpayers statistics for November as pre-announced are now available.
Property Transaction statistics for November as pre-announced are now available.
This brief reminds customers that with effect from 1 January 2012 UK residents are no longer eligible to purchase a boat using the VAT Sailaway Boat Scheme.
The latest ISA bulletin containing information on ISA bulk transfers, the latest version of the Guidance Notes and Recognised Stock Exchanges has now been published.
The list of HM Revenue & Customs recognised commercial software that is compatible with the Corporation Tax online service has been updated.
The final report of the independent study into a General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR) led by Graham Aaronson QC has now been published on the HM Treasury website.
The date for the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) to host a joint International Conference on Institutional Taxation Analysis has changed to 1-2 December 2011.
Grants to voluntary and community sector organisations that help people with taxes, benefits and tax credits led to additional tax of £16.8 million being declared last year, up 68 per cent on the previous year.
Amendment to volume 2 of the printed Tariff and CHIEF (Customs Handling of Import & Export Freight) applicable from 11 November 2011.
The results of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) Grant Funding Programme for 2010-11 have now been published. It details HMRC's key achievements and the next steps.
The latest version of this notice is now available. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in February 2008 and numerous HM Revenue & Customs Briefs. Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2.
This report presents findings from research with representative bodies to better understand the needs of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) customers in these areas.
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 is now available. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in May 2002. Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.1.
Statistics for 2009-10 have now been published.
The latest version of this notice has now been published. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in May 2007.
The latest version of this notice has now been published. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in July 2009. Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2.
Report from the review of the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) customer survey.
Changes to the contraventions which can be subject to civil penalties.
The latest version of this notice has now been published. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in July 2005. 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 March 2002. Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.1.
The Stamp Taxes Bulletin 2/2011 has now been published under Technical Guidance.
Help HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) stop fraud by telling them about your suspicions, or give information that will help stop people committing fraud, bringing goods into the UK that they shouldn't or deliberately not paying tax.
Data showing HM Revenue & Customs latest Customer Experience score.
Recent Court Judgements may have affected the State Pension entitlement and liability to pay National Insurance contributions after the age of 60 for certain transsexual women born between 24 December 1919 to 3 April 1945 (both dates included).
Details for the Business Tax Forum have been updated and the agenda and minutes for the meeting held on 19 September 2011 have now been published.
The LBMTAF agenda and minutes for the meeting held on 5 October 2011 have been published.
Retrospective derogations from the normal preferential Rules of Origin for certain products exported from South Korea on or after 1 July 2011, and which are released to free circulation in the European Union on or after that date.
Crude oils that are valued using Price Reporting Agency data. At 1 July 2006 these crudes are Brent, Ekofisk, Flotta, Forties and Statfjord.
This document has been updated to reflect current practices, in particular regarding the SAV enquiry line and Post Transaction Valuation Check (PTVC) and ITEPA (Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003) PTVC valuations.
In readiness for the introduction of Real Time Information (RTI), HM Revenue & Customs has published a technical note for draft amendments to regulations relating to Pay As You Earn (PAYE), National Insurance contributions and Construction Industry Scheme and welcomes comments by 9 January 2012.
The latest version of this notice has now been published. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in February 2007. Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.1.
Amendment to volume 2 of the printed Tariff and CHIEF (Customs Handling of Import & Export Freight) applicable from 1 July 2011.
HM Revenue & Customs has published a Tax Information and Impact Note regarding the revised Postal Packets (Revenue and Customs) Regulations 2011.
The revised Postal Packets (Revenue and Customs) Regulations 2011 have now been published in draft for a four week period of consultation.
The Government is publishing a discussion document that invites views on how increased transparency and accessibility to tax information can build greater awareness and understanding of how the system works.
Regulations have been introduced to charge Class 1 National Insurance contributions on amounts chargeable to tax under the recently introduced Disguised Remuneration measure.
The final draft of the regulations has now been published.
This is a note to remind trustees that penalties will be charged where you submit your pension schemes Self Assessment tax return late even if no tax is due.
Pension Schemes Services (PSS) has published an update to the QROPS list.
The results of the autumn 2011 HM Revenue & Customs people survey have now been published.
Revised form to be used to request a refund of customs charges when goods are imported by post has now been published.
From 1 April 2012, Low Value Consignment Relief (LVCR) will no longer apply to all goods imported to the UK from the Channel Islands.
SAV seeks your views on a range of issues relating to your experiences when dealing with them.
A short video has been published to show how using HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) toolkits to help reduce errors can be used in practice.
The latest version of this notice has now been published. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in June 2011. Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.1.
This list has been updated to include the titles of those professional bodies that have been approved under Section 344 ITEPA 2003 up to 31 October 2011.
The latest version of this notice has now been published. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in November 2003. Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2.
With effect from 1 November 2011 direct long haul flights departing from Northern Ireland will be liable for Band A APD rates irrespective of the final destination. This update note provides information for any affected airlines as well as some example flights.
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 1.1.
Pension Schemes Services (PSS) has published an update to the QROPS list.
The latest version (November 2011) of the Guidance Notes has now been published. These notes provide general guidance for ISA (Individual Savings Account) managers on how to operate the ISA schemes.
The list of HM Revenue & Customs recognised commercial software that is compatible with the Corporation Tax online service has been updated.
HM Revenue & Customs has published guidance on how to obtain a Pension Scheme Tax Reference.
The need for Community/Common Transit (CT) principals to immediately review the level of their CT guarantees to reflect the introduction of the new rates of Excise Duty on high and lower strength beers.
The latest version of this notice has now been published. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in January 2007. Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2.
The supervising officer role for TA (Temporary Admissions) Oral Declarations will move from the National Import Reliefs Unit (NIRU) to the TA Team at Redhill on 31 October 2011.
User registration for customer feedback.
User registration for customer feedback.
Changes to CHIEF (Customs Handling of Import & Export Freight) procedures when requesting that the import account is taken at an excise warehouse.
List of registered CASCs has been updated.
New information for people who want to know more about current issues affecting HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and our customers.
Stamp Taxes have produced some additional guidance to help you complete the new SDLT1 forms correctly.
HM Revenue & Customs has published an updated VAT Input Tax Toolkit effective from 1 June 2011. The update reflects a number of recent changes including the VAT treatment of assets used for business and non-business or private purposes and entertaining overseas customers.
A summary of responses received to the consultation on CAP 1: how non-business customers or customers with a query about non-business activities get advice on HM Revenue & Customs' interpretation of recent tax legislation.
The latest version of this notice is now available. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in May 2002. Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.1.
The latest version of this notice is now available. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in December 2004. Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2.
Six-monthly publication of disclosure statistics for direct and indirect taxes.
The latest version of this notice is now available. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in July 2010. Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2.
If you haven't sent in your 2010-11 Self Assessment tax return, you now must send it online if you want to avoid a penalty as the 31 October deadline for paper returns has now passed.
The latest version of this notice is now available. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in February 2007. Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2.
HM Revenue & Customs has published a Tax Information and Impact Note regarding the measure that will make the electronic submission of Intrastat declarations mandatory from 1 April 2012.
HM Revenue & Customs has published a Tax Information and Impact Note regarding the measure that will bring forward the deadline for the submission of Intrastat declarations from 1 April 2012.
HM Revenue & Customs has published draft legislation for external comment which brings forward the deadline for submitting Intrastat declarations to the 21st day of the month, and makes the electronic submission of Intrastat declarations mandatory.
The latest version of this notice is now available. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in July 2010. Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2.
The latest version of this notice is now available. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version of July 2010. Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2.
The Negligible Value list has been updated to include any new agreements during September 2011.
The latest version of this notice is now available. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in July 2011. Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2.
The former President of the Association of Taxation Technicians and three of his business associates who administered a pension scheme, have been charged with stealing £5 million through a tax fraud targeting the pension industry.
