Direct sellers have just one week to settle tax bills
People who sell directly to customers and who haven't paid all the tax they owe have one week left to take part in an opportunity offered by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to get their tax affairs in order, on the best terms available.
Report changes tax credit claimants told
Tax credits claimants are reminded by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) today to report changes in their circumstances - or they may receive more money than they are entitled to.
Don't get caught on the net by tax rebate phishing scam
Taxpayers reported almost 80,000 tax rebate phishing emails last year, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have revealed today, as they warn people not to fall victim to the email scams sent by fraudsters.
Self Assessment tax crackdown in South East
Self Assessment (SA) tax cheats in London and the South East will be targeted by a new HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) taskforce.
Barrister found guilty of tax fraud
A barrister who failed to pay more than £600,000 in VAT was convicted for tax fraud today. HM Revenue & Customs investigators found that Rohan Pershad, 44, of London had failed to declare or pay £627,839 of VAT for 12 years. Pershad, who practices in London, instead spent the cash on two luxury homes in Surrey and Somerset, and private school fees for his children.
Charities get online Gift Aid service
Claiming gift aid repayments will be quicker and easier for charities and sports clubs from April, HM Revenue & Customs said today. The department is writing to 110,000 charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs informing them that, from 22 April, they can enroll to make repayment claims online, through the HMRC website. The new service, called Charities Online, is being introduced in response to feedback from charities.
Record 9.61 million on-time tax returns
A record 9.61 million people found 'inner peace' and sent their tax return on time this year, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) revealed today.
