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Accounting, banking and finance

Manuals relating to accounting, banking and finance

A Series - AccountingThe role of different audit bodies, background information on EC Own Resources and an overview of Government accounting 

Banking ManualHow banks are regulated and the accounting rules they follow

Corporate Finance ManualAn introduction to corporate finance legislation covering loan relationships, foreign exchange (FOREX) and derivative contracts

Debt Management and Banking ManualOur debt management and banking processes - incorporates material covered in the Recovery Manual and the Banking & Accounting Guide (BAAG)

Finance Leasing ManualCapital allowances relating to finance or operating leases

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Company and business

Manuals relating to companies and business

Assessed TaxesInternal procedures relating to the operation and updating of assessed taxes demand notes and payments

Business Income ManualSupplementary guidance on how to check tax calculations or work out the trading profits of a business for Self Assessment tax return

Business Leasing ManualAn introduction to lease accounting and lease accounting taxation, with special emphasis on the leasing of plant or machinery

Capital AllowancesDefinition of capital allowances, how allowances are made and how to claim

Civil Penalties for Contravention of Customs Law ManualCivil Penalties for Contravention of Customs Law Manual

Collection ManualAll aspects of tax collection, payment and related procedures

Company TaxationAll aspects of company taxation

Compliance Handbook ManualCompliance Handbook Manual

Construction Industry Scheme ManualThe Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) pre 6 April 2007, including registration and the use of vouchers 

Construction Industry Scheme Reform ManualThe new Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) post April 2007, showing how payments are taxed from 6 April 2007

Corporate Intangibles Research and Development ManualCorporation Tax and the taxation of intangible assets, remediation of contaminated land, vaccines research relief and tax credits for research & development

COTAX ManualAll aspects of company taxation including appeals, enquiries, payments and penalties

Employer Compliance HandbookDetails of employer compliance review work, involving a full review of an employer's remuneration package

Film Production Company ManualGuidance relating to the taxation of activities by a film production company

Flat Rate Scheme Guidance ManualFlat Rate Scheme Guidance Manual

Manufactured Overseas Dividends Guidance ManualA definition of manufactured payments and guidance to help people in the financial markets to comply with the tax rules on their use

Offshore Funds Guide ManualThe role of the HM Revenue & Customs Offshore Funds Centre (OFC) in relation to applications for distributing fund status

Place of Supply – Goods ManualPlace of Supply – Goods Manual

Place of Supply – Services ManualPlace of Supply – Services Manual

Place of Supply – Transport ManualPlace of Supply – Transport Manual

Temporary storage and approved depositoriesProvides guidance on the approval and control of temporary storage premises situated within and outside the approved area of a sea or airport

Tonnage Tax ManualA definition of tonnage tax, which types of ship qualify, how the tax is worked out and the rules it follows

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Employment

Manuals relating to employment matters

Employee Share Schemes Unit ManualA guide to share schemes, written for the staff of the HM Revenue & Customs Employee Share & Securities Unit (ESSU)

Employment Income ManualA guide to the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003

Employment Procedures ManualRecord keeping procedures and tax codes for employers operating PAYE (Pay As You Earn) and National Insurance schemes

Employment Related Securities ManualHow securities - including shares and options over securities - are taxed and treated for National Insurance

Employment Status ManualGuidance on the employment status of individuals including agency workers, service companies and other intermediaries

National Insurance ManualGuidance on the law relating to National Insurance contributions including classification, refund and confirming National Insurance Numbers (NINO)

Profit Related Pay Unit ManualGuidance for the registration and administration of profit-related pay schemes

Savings and Investment ManualAn explanation of how certain types of income from savings and investments are taxed

Schedule E ManualEmoluments - benefits in kind and how they are treated for tax purposes, for 2002/3 and earlier tax years only.

Self Assessment GuidesThe legal framework for Income Tax Self Assessment (SA), how to pay or claim tax, how HM Revenue & Customs checks the returns and about tax returns for partnerships

Self Assessment ManualGuidance for staff working through Self Assessment (SA) processes including returns, payments, records and the transfer of liability

Share Schemes ManualGuidance on share schemes which many companies use as a way of rewarding directors and employees

Statutory Payments ManualHow HM Revenue & Customs administers statutory payments, including Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity Pay, Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Adoption Pay

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Environmental Taxes

Aggregates Levy Guidance ManualGuidance relating to application of the levy for the commercial exploitation of sand, gravel and rock in the UK

Air Passenger Duty ManualCovers all aspects of air passenger duty (APD). It is designed for use as a reference point and aide-memoire on matters specific to APD

Air Passenger Duty Risk Based Control ManualProvides guidance on the risk-based control of air passenger duty (APD)

Climate Change Levy ManualGuidance relating to Climate Change LEvy (CCL) which is a single stage tax, chargeable on taxable supplies of specified commodities used as fuel for lighting, heating and power to industrial, commercial end-users and the public sector

Landfill Tax ManualGuidance and information on Landfill Tax

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European Union

Manuals relating to issues associated with the European Union

E Series - ExportHM Revenue & Customs interpretation of the EC legislation on the value of imported goods for customs duty and its legal responsibilities in administering export preference agreements

European Economic Interest GroupingsA definition of a European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG) and how they are treated by HM Revenue & Customs

Excise Competent Official Guidance ManualGuidance for staff who work with and exchange excise information under Excise Administrative Cooperation Arrangements

Introduction to Administrative Cooperation in Excise ManualAn introduction to procedures for Administrative Cooperation in Excise (AC-e), the different types of cooperation, and why and when they are used

Requesting AC-e assistance from an OMS under Administrative Cooperation in Excise Manual (new manual)Details of Administrative Cooperation in Excise (AC-e) procedures and how to request assistance from other member states

Responding to requests from OMS under Administrative Cooperation in ExciseHow to respond to requests from other member states under Administrative Cooperation in Excise arrangements (AC-e)

S Series - Specialised SubjectsA series of guides on specialised subjects including civil recovery, audit guidance and documentation and control by UK customs of goods imported under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)

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Excise

Alcoholic Ingredients Relief ManualThe control, policy and legal aspects of the Alcoholic Ingredients Relief (AIR) scheme

Biofuels Assurance ManualBiofuels - what they are, how they are produced, distributed and used and the assurance role of HM Revenue & Customs

Beer Policy ManualBeer Policy Manual

Denatured Alcohol ManualHM Revenue & Customs strategy for the administration of denatured alcohol production and the use of denatured alcohol in the UK

Duty Free Spirits ManualThis manual deals with the approval and control of spirits used duty free for medical or scientific purposes as well as for art and manufacture

Excise Gambling Manual

Holding and Movements Alcohol Strategy - Abandonment of Goods ManualHolding and Movements Alcohol Strategy - Abandonment of Goods Manual

Holding and Movements Alcohol Strategy AccountsHolding and Movements Alcohol Strategy Accounts

Holding and Movement Alcohol Strategy Audit Risk & PERCET Manual Holding and Movement Alcohol Strategy Audit Risk & PERCET Manual

Holding and Movement Cash & Carries Manual (HMCCRO)Holding and Movement Cash & Carries Manual (HMCCRO)

Holding and Movements Casks Stored on PalletsHolding and Movements Casks Stored on Pallets

Holding and Movements Alcohol Strategy CredibilityHolding and Movements Alcohol Strategy Credibility

Holding and Movements Duty Stamps ManualHolding and Movements Duty Stamps Manual

Holding and Movements - Excise Duty Drawback ManualHolding and Movements - Excise Duty Drawback Manual

Holding and Movement - Excise Duty Points ManualHolding and Movement - Excise Duty Points Manual

Holding and Movements Export Shops Guidance ManualHolding and Movements Export Shops Guidance Manual

Holding and Movements Financial Securities Assurance ManualHolding and Movements Financial Securities Assurance Manual

Holding and Movement Alcohol Strategy-Inland ReferralsHolding and Movement Alcohol Strategy-Inland Referrals

Holding and Movement Italian Tax StampsGuidance regarding the handling of matters related to Italian Tax Stamps

Holding and Movements Notification of Cash Transactions ManualHolding and Movements Notification of Cash Transactions Manual

Holding and Movements Owners and Transporters ManualHolding and Movements Owners and Transporters Manual

Holding and Movement Alcohol Strategy-Post Visit ActionHolding and Movement Alcohol Strategy-Post Visit Action

Holding and Movements Alcohol Strategy Pre Visit PreparationsHolding and Movements Alcohol Strategy Pre Visit Preparations

Holding and Movement Registered Dealers and Shippers Manual Holding and Movement Registered Dealers and Shippers Manual

Holding and Movements Registration and Approval ManualHolding and Movements Registration and Approval Manual

Holding and Movement Alcohol Strategy Subsidiary Records manual Holding and Movements Alcohol Strategy Subsidiary Records manual

Holding and Movements Alcohol Strategy Supply Chain manualHolding and Movements Alcohol Strategy Supply Chain manual

Holding and Movement Alcohol Strategy Unannounced Visits manual Holding and Movements Alcohol Strategy Unannounced Visits manual

Holding and Movement Warehousing ManualHolding and Movement Warehousing Manual

Oil Taxation ManualAn overview of the law and practice for the oil fiscal regime, in particular Petroleum Revenue Tax, ring fence Corporation Tax and the supplementary charge

Oil Technical ManualA general introduction into oils activity and the assurance role of HM Revenue & Customs

Spirits Production ManualThis guidance deals with the approval and control of distilleries producing spirits

Tobacco: Control of Supply ChainsHM Revenue & Customs role to ensure that tobacco manufacturers comply with their legal duty not to facilitate smuggling

Tobacco Products Duty ManualTobacco Products Duty Manual

Wine and Cider ManualWine and Cider Manual

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Import, export and international

Manuals relating to international trade

C Series - CustomsExport licensing and sanctions, control of importing firearms and endangered species

E Series - ExportHM Revenue & Customs interpretation of the EC legislation on the value of imported goods for customs duty and its legal responsibilities in administering export preference agreements

Import and Export Pipe-line Manual HM Revenue & Customs procedures for reviewing, retaining and destruction of internal records, use and management of electronic messaging and legal obligations and constraints

International ManualInternational tax issues including the principles of double taxation relief and an introduction to double taxation agreements

International Tax HandbookA guide to the problems posed by international tax planning

Introduction to Administrative Cooperation in Excise ManualAn introduction to procedures for Administrative Cooperation in Excise (AC-e), the different types of cooperation, and why and when they are used

R Series - Customs ReliefGuidance on customs regimes including Outward Processing Relief (OPR), temporary importation and rejected imports

VAT - Export of goods from the UK

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Insurance, investments, pensions and savings

Manuals relating to insurance, investments, pensions and savings

Community Investment Tax Relief ManualHow the scheme works, the accreditation of Community Development Finance Institutions and conditions applying to investors and investments

General Insurance ManualAbout the general insurance industry, its taxation, how it is regulated and the rules it has to follow

Insurance Policyholder Taxation ManualTaxation charges and reliefs relating to individuals, companies and trustees who have entered into contracts with insurance companies

Life Assurance ManualInformation and guidance on taxation issues relating to life assurance

Lloyds ManualAn overview of the Lloyd's market, how it is regulated and the accounting rules it follows, and guidance on the taxation of Lloyd's underwriting members

Pension Schemes InstructionsGuidance on retirement benefits schemes

Pensioner Tax Back Manual (withdrawn July 2005)Guidance on retirement benefits schemes

Registered Pension Schemes ManualThe legislation and regulations behind the pension schemes tax regime introduced in April 2006, and its practical application

Savings and Investment ManualAn explanation of how certain types of income from savings and investments are taxed

Shares Valuation ManualHow HM Revenue & Customs works out the value of shares and assets in unquoted companies for Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax purposes

Venture Capital Schemes ManualA definition of the different types of venture capital schemes and how they work

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Operational HM Revenue & Customs Manuals

Manuals relating to operational issues

Access to DWP Data System ManualGuidance on the use of ADD, HMRC's system to enable staff to access information held by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

End of Year Exception Processing ManualHow end of year tax returns are processed and checked

Enquiry ManualHow HM Revenue & Customs carries out tax enquiry work

G Series - General & PersonnelHM Revenue & Customs postal services - policy and procedures for post handling, dealing with complaints and claims for financial redress

IM Series - Information ManagementHM Revenue & Customs procedures for reviewing, retaining and destruction of internal records, use and management of electronic messaging and legal obligations and constraints

Information Disclosure Guidance ManualThe confidentiality rules that apply to HM Revenue & Customs information and guidance on the circumstances in which information may be disclosed

M Series - ManagementGuidance for HM Revenue & Customs managers including resource management, submitting business cases and how management assurance is linked to corporate governance

Official Drivers GuideGuidance for drivers using vehicles owned or on hire to HM Revenue & Customs, or anyone who drives on official business

Purchasing ManualThe content on these pages is currently being updated

Receivables Telephone Centre ManualThe content on these pages is currently being updated

Recovery ManualExplains the use of distraint - where HM Revenue & Customs has the right to take or seize movable property from someone who has not paid their tax to force them to pay their debt

Regulation of Investigatory Powers ManualThis manual is currently being updated

Repayment Claims ManualHow HM Revenue & Customs deals with annual repayment claims, and how the work is organised and checked

Shared Workspace Business ManualShared Workspace is an online service used by HM Revenue & Customs to collaborate with businesses and agents - service availability and how to apply

Special Civil Investigations Guidance ManualGuidance for HM Revenue & Customs staff working in Special Civil Investigations (SCI) including how to identify and work through cases

T Series - MiscellaneousGuidance for drivers using vehicles owned or on hire to HM Revenue & Customes, or anyone who drives on official business

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PAYE

Manuals relating to PAYE (Pay As You Earn)

PAYE Instructions (collection)This manual is currently being updated

PAYE Online ManualHow to use departmental databases - the Employer Business Service (EBS), the Taxpayer Business Service (TBS) and the Movements 2003 Browser systems

PAYE Settlements Agreements ManualWhat a PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) is and how to deal with it

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Personal taxation

Manuals relating to personal taxation issues

Appeals HandbookUpdated supplementary guidance on all types of appeals - with any exceptions highlighted

Applicant Compliance GuideInformation for enquiry officers in the field force teams on Working Families' Tax Credit (WFTC) and Disabled Person's Tax Credit (DPTC)

Assessed TaxesInternal procedures relating to the operation and updating of assessed taxes demand notes and payments

Assessment Procedures ManualHow HM Revenue & Customs staff should complete tax assessments consistently and in line with the law

Capital Gains ManualWhat is a capital gain or a capital loss and how to work out the tax due after the sale of an asset

Child Benefit Technical ManualThe law relating to claims and processing of Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance

Collection ManualAll aspects of tax collection, payment and related procedures

Collection of Student LoansThe role of HM Revenue & Customs in the collection of student loan repayments

Compliance Handbook ManualCompliance Handbook Manual

Double Taxation Relief ManualThe principles of double taxation relief and lists of all countries with which the UK has a double taxation agreement when income is earned in the UK by a non-resident 

Income Tax Claims ManualGuidance for taxpayers who are liable for Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax, what is a claim, how to make a claim and the legislative framework that applies

Independent Taxation ManualThe rules for the independent taxation of married people, the taxation of single people and an explanation of the different types of tax allowances

Inheritance Tax ManualGuidance on the assessment, collection and accounting of Inheritance Tax

InsolvencyThe legislation and processes associated with insolvency

New Tax Credits Claimant Compliance ManualAn overview of Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit systems, who can get them, how to claim and how HM Revenue & Customs manages the associated compliance processes

PAYE Instructions (collection)This manual is currently being updated

PAYE Online ManualHow to use departmental databases - the Employer Business Service (EBS), the Taxpayer Business Service (TBS) and the Movements 2003 Browser systems

PAYE Settlements Agreements ManualWhat a PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) is and how to deal with it

Redress HandbookDepartmental policy on redress and details of the rules under which HM Revenue & Customs makes redress payments

Relief InstructionsThe personal and general reliefs that individuals can claim, including a list of allowances, how to handle claims and time limits for making a claim

Residence Guide ManualHow to work out an individual's residence status when they are leaving or coming in to the UK, domicile and their tax liability

Self Assessment Claims ManualGuidance on the general legislative framework that applies to self assessment claims

Self Assessment GuidesThe legal framework for Income Tax Self Assessment (SA), how to pay or claim tax, how HM Revenue & Customs checks the returns and about tax returns for partnerships

Self Assessment ManualGuidance for staff working through Self Assessment (SA) processes including returns, payments, records and the transfer of liability

Shares Valuation ManualHow HM Revenue & Customs works out the value of shares and assets in unquoted companies for Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax purposes

Tax Credit Technical ManualA guide to the law relating to Child Tax Credits and Working Tax Credits including entitlement, changes in circumstances and how payments are made

Tax Credits ManualHow HM Revenue & Customs handles Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit cases

TrustsAn introduction to trusts, their income and gains and how HM Revenue & Customs treats them for tax purposes

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Property and real estate

Manuals relating to issues regarding land and property

Guidance and Real Estate Investment Trusts ManualA definition of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and how they work

Property Income ManualHow rents from UK properties are taxed

Shares Valuation ManualHow HM Revenue & Customs works out the value of shares and assets in unquoted companies for Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax purposes

Stamp Duty Land Tax ManualStamp Duty Land Tax, when it is chargeable and which forms to use to tell HM Revenue & Customs of a land transaction - applies from 1 December 2003

Stamp Office Manual (PDF version)Guidance on Stamp Duty, a charge on documents that transferred a property prior to 1 December 2003

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Tax Credits

Manuals relating to Tax Credits

New Tax Credits Claimant Compliance ManualAn overview of Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit systems, who can get them, how to claim and how HM Revenue & Customs manages the associated compliance processes

Tax Credit Technical ManualA guide to the law relating to Child Tax Credits and Working Tax Credits including entitlement, changes in circumstances and how payments are made

Tax Credits ManualHow HM Revenue & Customs handles Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit cases

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VAT

Manuals relating to VAT

Partial Exemption Guidance ManualAn overview of partial exemption and the Capital Goods Scheme

V Series - VAT Guidance ManualA series of guides on VAT and determining the liability of different products including food, books, fuel and power

VAT - Civil Evasion PenaltyDetails and guidance on the liability to a civil evasion penalty

VAT - Export of goods from the UKProvides information and guidelines on the VAT treatment of goods supplied for export from the Uniited Kingdom and goods for use as stores on ships, aircraft or hovercraft departing in UK

VAT - Finance ManualVAT - Finance Manual

VAT Insurance ManualDetails and guidance on the VAT liability of a supply of insurance

VAT on GoldVAT on Gold

VAT - Sailaway Boat Scheme ManualVAT - Sailaway Boat Scheme Manual

VAT - Transfer of a going concern ManualGuidance relating to the basic principles covering the Transfer of a business as a Going Concern (TOGC)

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