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30 September

Revised Notice 453 (October 2011)

This notice includes the new Gross Gaming Yield bands introduced in both the Budget March 2011and Statutory Instrument 2011 No 1794.

2011-09-30
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Contracted Out Guidance Booklets

HM Revenue & Customs have revised the CA14C and CA14E booklets following the change in legislation from 1 October 2011.

2011-09-30
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Cyflogwyr

Croeso i'r dudalen lanio ar gyfer cyflogwyr.

2011-09-30
National Statistics: Stamp Duty

Statistics as pre-announced are now available.

2011-09-30
National Statistics: Pensions

Statistics as pre-announced are now available.

2011-09-30
National Statistics: Statistics of HMRC Survey Compliance Costs

This publication contains statistics of HMRC survey compliance costs.

2011-09-30
Improving the Operation of Pay As You Earn (PAYE): Real Time Information

HMRC has published its Summary of Responses to the Consultation document of 3 December 2010.

2011-09-30
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National Statistics: Income tax statistics and distributions

Statistics as pre-announced are now available.

2011-09-30
National Statistics: Pension - Number of ISAs

Statistics as pre-announced are now available.

2011-09-30
National Statistics: Venture Capital Trusts

Statistics as pre-announced are now available.

2011-09-30
National Statistics: Corporate Tax - PRT and Government revenues

Statistics as pre-announced are now available.

2011-09-30

29 September

Tariff Stop Press Notice 39/11

Notification of changes to the monthly trade euro rate.

2011-09-29
Tariff Stop Press Notice 38/11

Amendments to volume 2 of the printed Tariff and CHIEF applicable from 1 October 2011.

2011-09-29
National Statistics: Child Poverty statistics

Statistics as pre-announced are now available.

2011-09-29

28 September

Changes to tobacco guide levels for EU travellers

Notice 1 Travelling to the UK has been amended to reflect changes to the cigarette and tobacco guide levels for EU travellers. These come into effect from 1 October 2011.

2011-09-28
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Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS)(PDF 1.2MB)

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

2011-09-28
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27 September

Working Together publication - issue 45 (PDF 281K)

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.

2011-09-27
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Corporation Tax - HMRC recognised commercial software

Updated list of HMRC recognised commercial software that is compatible with the new Corporation Tax Online service.

2011-09-27
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Customs Information Paper (11) 80

Tariff Preference: New GSP Rules of Origin - retrospective GSP Forms A.

2011-09-27
Customs Information Paper (11) 79

Use of x400 for electronic communications with HMRC.

2011-09-27
Customs Information Paper (11) 78

Hangers imported with the garment.

2011-09-27

26 September

Customs Information Paper (11) 76

Tariff Preference: EU-South Korea Free Trade Agreement.

2011-09-26
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Procurement Dataset - all new items of HMRC spending (CSV 39K)

The spreadsheet sets out details of HMRC's paid items for more than £25,000 for the month of August 2011.

2011-09-26

23 September

Customs Information Paper (11) 82

Restrictive measures against Syria - import of crude oil and petroleum products.

2011-09-23
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Employer Bulletin Issue 39 (PDF 451K)

Issue 39 of the Employer Bulletin is now available. Aimed at employers and agents it contains important information and news about topics affecting the operation of payroll.

2011-09-23
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Statutory Instrument SI 2011/2221 and Explanatory Memorandum (Opens new window)

The Capital Allowances (Energy-saving Plant and Machinery) (Amendment) Order 2011.

2011-09-23
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Statutory Instrument SI 2011/2220 and Explanatory Memorandum (Opens new window)

The Capital Allowances (Environmentally Beneficial Plant and Machinery) (Amendment) Order 2011.

2011-09-23
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22 September

Change in bonus rates for SAYE Share Option Schemes

Changes are being made effective from 23 September 2011 to bonus and interest rates for Save As You Earn (SAYE) Share Option Schemes (sometimes referred to as 'Sharesave').

2011-09-22
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Rates of Exchange for Customs and VAT purposes

Please note the Belarus Rouble has devalued by 47 per cent as of 16.00 21 September 2011.

2011-09-22
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Corporation Tax - HMRC recognised commercial software

A list of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recognised commercial software that is compatible with the new Corporation Tax online service.

2011-09-22
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Pensions: Draft Statutory Instrument

The Registered Pension Schemes and Overseas Pension Schemes (Electronic Communication of Returns and Information) (Amendment) Regulations 2011.

2011-09-22
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21 September

Pension Schemes Newsletter 49 (PDF 70K)

The Pension Schemes Newsletter Number 49 has been published.

2011-09-21
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Statutory Instrument SI 2011/2226 and Explanatory Memorandum (Opens new window)

The Inheritance Tax (Delivery of Accounts) (Excepted Estates) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2011.

2011-09-21
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Tariff Notice 13/11

The following Commission Regulation EU No 884/2011 has been published in the Official Journal L229 page 1.

2011-09-21
National Statistics: Property Transactions

Statistics as pre-announced are now available.

2011-09-21
National Statistics: Measuring Tax Gaps 2011

Measuring Tax Gaps 2011.

2011-09-21
National Statistics: Tax Receipts and Taxpayers

Statistics as pre-announced are now available.

2011-09-21

20 September

VAT Information Sheet 11/11

This information sheet tells you about a change to the VAT rate for Italy.

2011-09-20
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Distributing Offshore Funds (XLS 1.63MB)

The list of funds that have been approved as distributing offshore funds have been updated.

2011-09-20
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Revenue & Customs Brief 35/11

Brief expanding on the insolvency implications following the First Tier Tribunal decision in Paymex Ltd - Revenue & Customs Brief 27/11.

2011-09-20
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19 September

Corporation Tax on chargeable gains - Indexation Allowance

Tables showing the Indexation Allowance for assets disposed of in July and August 2011 are now available.

2011-09-19
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Draft Regulations to transpose new EU Mutual Assistance in Recovery Directive (MARD)

Discussion paper, draft legislation and Transposition Note covering the new Mutual Assistance in Recovery Directive. Also included is a copy of the Directive (2010/24/EU).

2011-09-19

15 September

VAT Notes 3 2011 Supplement

This supplement tells you about the coming changes to the new online filing requirements.

2011-09-15
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Revenue & Customs Brief 34/11

Amendments to VAT legislation consequential to the implementation of the Postal Services Act 2011.

2011-09-15
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Revised Notice 200 (Sept 2011) Temporary Admission

This notice has been updated to provide a link to an HMRC online customs enquiry form and to update the value limit for motor vehicles over 75 years old that require an export licence.

2011-09-15
Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS)(PDF 173K)

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

2011-09-15
Manufactured overseas dividends: anti-avoidance

The Government has announced steps to block an avoidance scheme with effect from today, and that a consultation on wider changes to the manufactured overseas dividends tax rules will be launched after Budget 2012.

2011-09-15
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Toolkits to help minimise common errors - update

The Small Profits Rate and Marginal Relief Toolkit (formerly the Marginal Small Companies' Relief Toolkit) has been updated following revisions to S27 Corporation Tax Act 2010 that apply to accounting periods ending on or after 1 April 2011.

2011-09-15
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14 September

Notice 308 Temporary admission - temporarily importing non-EU means of transport for private or commercial transport use

This notice has been updated to provide a link to an HMRC online customs enquiry form and to update the value limit for motor vehicles over 75 years old that require an export licence.

2011-09-14
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Notice 306 Temporary admission - temporarily importing non-EU containers and pallets

This notice has been updated to provide a link to an HMRC online customs enquiry form.

2011-09-14
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Joint statement on HMRC service improvement (PDF 90K)

Read a statement following the meeting between HMRC and key stakeholders to discuss service delivery.

2011-09-14
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Corporation Tax - HMRC recognised commercial software

Updated list of HMRC recognised commercial software that is compatible with the new Corporation Tax Online service.

2011-09-14
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Category 1 crude oil values (PDF 48K)

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

2011-09-14
Tax agents and advisers: letters from Agent Account Managers

Agent Account Managers in HMRC are sending letters to some tax agents and advisers, in conjunction with their telephone campaign, to explain what services the team provides and the benefits for both agents and their clients.

2011-09-14
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Statutory Instrument: SI 2225 and Explanatory Memorandum (Opens new window)

The Excise Goods (Holding, Movement and Duty Point) (Amendment) Regulations 2011.

2011-09-14

13 September

Changes to the Pension Schemes Services guidance

Pension Schemes Services is working to improve the pension schemes guidance on this website and in preparation is removing or archiving old guidance - further information on the changes being made.

2011-09-13
National Statistics: Pension - Individual Savings Accounts

Updated tables containing user registration survey.

2011-09-13

12 September

Cessation of submissions by x400

Information for users of the x25 leased line or dial-up connection using x400.

2011-09-12
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News Release: Revenue reminder on new tax return penalties (Opens new window)

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding individuals and businesses about new Self Assessment penalties for late returns and late payments, which come into effect this autumn.

2011-09-12
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HM Revenue & Customs Working Paper No 12 (PDF 55K)

The practicality of a top down approach to the direct tax gap.

2011-09-12
New rates of duty on high and lower strength beers

A new rate of duty will apply to high strength beer from 1 October 2011 in addition to general beer duty. A reduced rate will apply to lower strength beers.

2011-09-12
Tax receipts and taxpayers (PDF 12K)

Publication dates for the next 12 months.

2011-09-12

9 September

Anti-Avoidance: Tax Treaties (PDF 32K) (Opens new window)

The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury has announced that the Government has decided not to proceed further with the consultation on the proposed legislation and will not include it in Finance Bill 2012.

2011-09-09

8 September

Software Developers

Update to SDLT Technical pack.

2011-09-08
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Pensions Industry Stakeholder Forum

HM Revenue & Customs has published information about the Pensions Industry Stakeholder Forum.

2011-09-08
News Release: Latest UK Regional Trade Estimates (Opens new window)

UK Regional Trade in Goods estimates are released today, for the second quarter 2011.

2011-09-08
Customs Information Paper (11) 75

Imports for the Defence Systems and Equipment (International) Exhibition 2011.

2011-09-08
Joint Forum on Expatriate Tax and NICs (PDF 38K)

Minutes of the 23 June meeting of the Joint Forum. An annex to this note contains a statement from HMRC on full time working abroad and the recent political unrest in the Middle East.

2011-09-08
News Release: VAT cheats have until 30 September to come clean (Opens new window)

VAT rule-breakers have until 30 September to register to pay what they owe under an HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) campaign.

2011-09-08
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7 September

Annual survey compliance costs to businesses and local authorities

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will be publishing its annual statistics on survey compliance costs to businesses and local authorities for the first time.

2011-09-07
UK/Hungary Double Taxation Convention

UK/Hungary Double Taxation Convention was signed in Budapest on 7 September 2011.

2011-09-07
Customs Information Paper (11) 73

End-use relief - Guidance on application and renewal of end-use authorisations.

2011-09-07
Corporation Tax - HMRC recognised commercial software

A list of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recognised commercial software that is compatible with the new Corporation Tax online service.

2011-09-07
Statutory Instrument: SI 2192 and Explanatory Memorandum (Opens new window)

The Authorised Investment Funds (Tax) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2011.

2011-09-07
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VAT Notes 3 of 2011

HMRC publish VAT Notes quarterly. They contain a summary of all recent changes to the VAT rules and announce future changes.

2011-09-07
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6 September

Tariff Stop Press Notice 37/11

Amendment to volume 2 of the printed Tariff and CHIEF applicable from 1 July 2011.

2011-09-06
Web survey for businesses and their accountants and advisers

Help improve the Business Link website by taking part in an online survey.

2011-09-06
Equality Schemes Annual Progress Reports (PDF 38K)

HMRC has published its Equality Schemes Annual Progress Reports for 2011.

2011-09-06
Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) (PDF 142K)

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

2011-09-06
CTF Bulletins

CTF (Child Trust Fund) Bulletins 58, 59, 60 and 61 are now available.

2011-09-06

5 September

Customs Information Paper (11) 71

Customs warehousing - simplified notification for frequent temporary removals.

2011-09-05
Countdown Bulletin - Abolition of contracting-out for defined contribution schemes (PDF 222K)

Find out about changes to the contracting-out defined contribution schemes.

2011-09-05
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Notice 362 Imported Antiques

The technical content in this notice has been restructured to reflect the change from HM Customs and Excise to HM Revenue & Customs, changes in VAT law and to improve readability from the March 2002 edition.

2011-09-05
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News Release: Bogus financial adviser jailed for tax fraud (Opens new window)

A bogus financial adviser who fraudulently manipulated his 'clients' pension funds to avoid paying tax of over £1.9 million has been jailed at Hull Crown Court for three years.

2011-09-05

2 September

Tariff Stop Press Notice 35/11

Changes to Chapter 8 of the Tariff.

2011-09-02
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1 September

VAT Notice 701/47 - Culture

This notice has been updated and replaces the previous version in December 2003 and any subsequent updates.

2011-09-01
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Employer Supported Childcare (PDF 137K)

Update to employer helpsheet E18 reflecting changes to Employer Supported Childcare.

2011-09-01
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