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In April 2013 HMRC launches a way to claim Gift Aid and Small Donations Scheme payments online. Find out what you need to do now.
This notice has been cancelled and replaced by helpsheets VAT 1615 and VAT 1616.
The tables in this publication provide breakdowns of the number of Capital gains taxpayers, gains and tax accruals (liabilities) by year of disposal.
The statistics in this publication cover four tax-advantaged (approved) employee share schemes.
HMRC has today published the latest charts and supporting datasets as at 30 September 2012.
HMRC has published guidance for employers on the penalty position for late and inaccurate PAYE returns submitted in real time.
Publication of new live URL's for Import Control System changes for KEL24.
The way dormant companies notify HM Revenue & Customs that they're becoming active has changed.
The Excise Goods (Holding, Movement and Duty Point) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 and associated Explanatory Memorandum.
The Small Charitable Donations Bill and Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme Third Reading.
The Income Tax (Purchased Life Annuity) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 have been laid before Parliament on 21 November 2012.
The monthly details of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) expenditure with suppliers via Government Procurement Card covering transactions that exceed £500.
The related spreadsheet sets out details of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) paid items for more than £25000 for the month of October 2012.
HM Revenue & Customs has developed simple guidance to help complete some of the most popular charity forms.
The fourth employment-Related Shares & Securities Bulletin providing information and updates on developments relating to employment-related securities, including the tax-advantaged employee share schemes.
The Bank Levy: International Tax Enforcement Arrangements (Federal Republic of Germany) Order 2012
An update on the pilot of HM Revenue & Customs' 'agent view' has been published.
Register your business online for tax and National Insurance, it's quick and easy. If you decide to send form CWF1 instead, download the latest version. From 1 February 2013, HMRC will return old forms as they don't provide enough information.
Turkey will accede to the Common Transit Convention on 1 December 2012. All transit movements to and from Turkey after that date must be entered to NCTS.
Non-availability of the AGLS, COCIS, COMMS and NINODOB services.
HM Revenue & Customs has provided an update on the turnaround times for the processing of paper forms 64-8 and registrations for Self Assessment and self-employment.
Legislation to extend Bussiness Property Relief.
The latest version of this notice has now been published. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in November 2011. 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 June 2010. Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2.
Guidance on the tax treatment of payments to individuals and other non-corporates following share capital reduction.
Guidance on the tax treatment of payments to UK companies from companies registered in an overseas territory ('foreign companies').
To address concerns about suggested thresholds for checking the source of funds, HMRC has made some changes to the anti money laundering guidance for Money Service Businesses issued on 22 June 2012.
HM Treasury has published a new Advisory Notice on money laundering and terrorist financing controls in overseas jurisdictions.
Property transactions completed in the UK with value £40,000 or above.
VAT (Refund of Tax to Museums and Galleries) (Amendment) Order and associated Explanatory Memorandum.
Amendments to volume 2 of the printed tariff and chief applicable from 01/01/2012.
New PO Box address for statutory clearances.
HM Revenue & Customs has published an update to the QROPS list.
HM Revenue & Customs is conducting routine maintenance to their VAT systems and as a result you may receive an amended certificate of registration.
Further draft guidance on the new CFC rules is being published today. It comprises draft guidance on Chapters 2 (the CFC charge), 20 (residence) and 21 (management).
The results of the current stage of the trial are being evaluated during November 2012 but applications will continue to be accepted throughout the evaluation period and beyond.
The Value Added Tax (Place of Supply of Services) (Transport of Goods) Order 2012 and associated Explanatory memorandum.
HMRC has published in draft the Annual Allowance Charge (Amendment) Order for comment.
HMRC has published details of a change of policy relating to transfers of a going concern (TOGC) following a recent tax tribunal decision.
Technical note for draft amendments to regulations for PAYE, National Insurance contributions and Construction Industry Scheme to come into effect from 6 April 2013 for comment by 11th January 2013.
The latest version of this notice has now been published. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in June 2010. Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2.
New Self Assessment questionnaire C118 and explanatory notes have now been published.
Removal of the VAT registration threshold for businesses which are not established in the UK.
The latest CTF LA Bulletin is now available. It corrects an error in the flowchart issued with Bulletin 19, which covered the reporting requirements for looked after children who no longer have someone with parental responsibility.
Online submission of form CA5403 has been temporarily withdrawn but HMRC hopes to reinstate it soon. Customers may still print and post this form.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have today published updated forms IHT400, IHT404, IHT421, IOV2, IHT 400 Notes and new schedule IHT430 Reduced rate of Inheritance Tax.
Tables showing the Indexation Allowance for assets disposed of in October 2012 are now available.
Tables showing the Indexation Allowance for assets disposed of in September 2012 are now available.
UK Overseas Trade Statistics for trade in goods with EU countries have been published for September 2012.
HM Revenue & Customs has published the draft Spirits (Amendment) Regulations 2012, please send any comments to the Alcohol Policy Team by 11 February 2013.
An updated list of funds which have received reporting fund status with affect from 12 November 2012.
HMRC has published proposals explaining the circumstances where employers will be allowed extra time to send real time PAYE information to HMRC.
The latest ISA Bulletin is now available. It contains an article on the latest (October 2012) version of the ISA Guidance Notes and two articles on Annual Returns of Information.
This consultation document seeks views on the proposed change to the formulation for Completely Denatured Alcohol.
Crude oils that are valued using Price Reporting Agency data, updated October 2012 have now been published.
UK Overseas Trade Statistics for trade in goods with non-EU countries for September 2012 have been published.
A Protocol to the Double Taxation Agreement between the UK and India was signed in London on 30 October 2012.
The latest version of this notice has now been published. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in December 2010. Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2.
Draft legislation on the Corporation Tax treatment of Unrelieved Surplus Advance Corporation Tax (USACT) has been published today for consultation.
Detailed guidance, newsletters and forms for professional scheme administrators are now available.
HM Revenue & Customs Official and National Statistics website has been updated.
Following consultations with the Pensions Industry, HMRC has decided to revise the Annual RAS claim form (APSS 106). Further details can be found in Pension Schemes Newsletter 55.
Following consultations with the Pensions Industry, HM Revenue & Customs has decided to revise the Interim RAS claim form (APSS 105). Further details can be found in Pension Schemes Newsletter 55.
Version 36 - October 2012 of this information pack has been published and acts as a basic guide for anyone wishing to import or export goods, it is of great relevance to the trade.
The latest (October 2012) version of the ISA Guidance notes has now been published.
Mae CThEM yn asesu ein perfformiad yn erbyn ystod o fesurau cydymffurfio, gweithredu a gwasanaeth cwsmeriaid. Mae’r brîff gwybodaeth hwn yn edrych ar ein perfformiad am yr hanner blwyddyn yn erbyn ein rhagolygon a’n targedau.
The latest version of this notice has now been published. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in September 2012.
HM Revenue & Customs has published a draft Statutory Instrument and Explanatory Memorandum for comment by 4 December 2012.
The latest version of this notice has now been published. This notice cancels and replaces the previous version in September 2008.
The list of Generally Acceptable Accounting Practices (GAAPs) approved for use by Offshore Reporting Funds has been updated.
The latest CTF Bulletin is now available. It contains article on the decommissioning of Fortnightly Schedules and Returns.
Agents who are registered for the Agent Account Manager service can now book to attend a learning event on using PAYE in real time in Wales.
Announcement that additional specialised guidance exists, inviting any persons with an interest to request a copy by email.
Number of ISAs, amounts subscribed to each component and average subscription per account by tax year.
This summary consists of claims take-up, cost and delivery of the relief which covers the whole period of operation from January 2007 up to the end of 2011 -12.
New contact details for general enquires sent via the post.
Further information about the changes to the Payment Services Regulations from 1 October 2012.
HM Revenue & Customs has published draft regulations for comment by 30 November 2012.
HM Revenue & Customs National Statistics website is being updated.
The Child Benefit and Child Tax Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2012 and associated Explanatory Memorandum.
Please note the following amendments to Volume 2 of the printed Tariff applicable from 27 October 2012.
The six monthly disclosure statistics to 30 September 2012 have now been published.
Updated forms have been published to take account of changes to the disclosure requirements for Stamp Duty Land Tax avoidance schemes, which come into force on 1 November 2012.
HMRC has published the updated Expenses and Benefits from Employment Toolkit in addition to the National Insurance and Statutory Contributions Toolkit. The purpose of the toolkits is to assist agents when completing their clients’ returns and forms.
Message from Edward Troup, HMRC's Tax Assurance Commissioner on how tax disputes should be resolved
HM Revenue & Customs new approach to business record checks starts on 1 November 2012.
An updated list of registered CASCs has now been published.
The online registration service is now available. If you are responsible for premises where machine games will be available for play at 1 February 2013 you must apply for registration before 1 January 2013 to avoid a penalty.
HM Revenue & Customs Online Services now include a new way to register businesses for VAT.