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HMRC to close phone lines for six months every year Annual six-month closure goes ahead despite self-assessment chaos

How will abolishing the non-dom tax regime work? The big news from chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget was the abolition of the non-domiciled tax regime and the announcement of a new, modernised ‘tax holiday’ for individuals moving to the UK. 

Agencies to be targeted by HMRC in tax crackdown Estate agencies face being targeted in a new HMRC crackdown on tax avoidance announced by Chance...

The struggle to get through to a human being at HMRC | Letter Letter: Alan Clark finally managed to speak to HMRC on his 11th attempt after spending hours on hold over two months

Thousands receive final cost of living payment – see if you qualify The payments will arrive marked as DWP COL in your bank account

HMRC issues scam warning over bogus tax refund offers People who completed their tax return for the 2022-23 tax year by the January 31 deadline may be taken in, HM Revenue and Customs said.

HMRC's plans for second self-assessment helpline closure sparks outrage - CityAM HMRC is preparing for another closure of its tax self-assessment helpline after it gave users just 48 hours warning, MPs have been told.

Get help with summer holiday childcare costs Families can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for childcare costs this summer.

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HMRC starts to assess overclaimed SEISS grants HMRC is writing to taxpayers whose entitlement to the fourth or fifth SEISS grant has reduced by more than £100 following an amendment to a self assessment tax return made after 2 March 2021.

Home workers warned by HMRC over tax break rule changes Many people working from home can claim some tax back - this is how much for those who still qualify

How can landlords get ahead when it comes to Making Tax Digital? Making Tax Digital is an important government initiative that has already started to transform how people and businesses keep financial records and report tax-related data to HMRC.

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HMRC responses to inaccurate claims Responses to myths, misconceptions and inaccurate stories or claims about HMRC.

HMRC mixing things up on SDLT | Today's Conveyancer HMRC announces a consultation on the intended reform of the application of MDR and the interpretation and treatment of mixed-use property for SDLT purposes.

HMRC effectively extends self-assessment deadline by a month Move is a repeat of concessions made last year in response to Covid-19 pressures

HMRC’s Tax changes for landlords in 2022 With 2022 just hours away, here’s a reminder of two tax changes that will directly affect landlords next year - and that’s before any new government announcements in the months to come.

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HMRC urges businesses to prepare for January customs changes Some of the temporary Customs and VAT easements introduced on 1 January 2021 for goods moving between Great Britain and the EU will be removed on 1 January 2022.

HMRC gives worried taxpayers more ways to pay bill before deadline next month If you owe less than £30,000 you could spread the payments.

Exclusive: HMRC dismisses suggestion it plans to crack down on holiday let tax avoiders UK holiday lets face fresh investigations by HMRC after Britain’s record staycation boom of the last two years, accountants at UHY Hacker Young told City A.M. this morning.

COVID-19 fraud: new Taxpayer Protection Taskforce In the Budget 2021, the chancellor announced that Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs will establish a taskforce to investigate fraudulent use of government schemes set up to protect individuals and businesses against the economic impact of COVID-19 (eg, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the Se...

Simple Guide to Budget 2021 — Halcyon Accountancy This is a basic guide, it is an introduction only and should not be used as a definitive guide, since individual circumstances may vary. Specific advice should be obtained, where necessary.