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New Year – New Business ‘Tis the Season to Be Entrepreneurial by the Rt Hon Mel Stride Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Paymaster General
Blog posts • Jan 09, 2019 15:39 GMT
Fans of The Apprentice will know that Swimwear designer Sian Gabbidon was chosen as the winner of The Apprentice 2018 by Lord Sugar earlier this month. The 26-year-old, from Leeds, beat nut milk entrepreneur Camilla Ainsworth, to win a £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar in her swimwear company.
Have you been taxed for your summer job?
Blog posts • Aug 31, 2017 13:01 BST
Tax is getting easier for small businesses and HM Revenue and Customs is showing how in a new video.
Blog posts • Mar 07, 2016 10:38 GMT
Tax is getting easier for small businesses and HM Revenue and Customs is showing how in a new video.
Top 5 Questions for Self Assessment
Blog posts • Jan 27, 2016 12:47 GMT
At HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) we strive to make it as easy as possible for you to submit your Self Assessment tax return but we know that sometimes you’ll need our help.
Ten things you need to know about the Contractor Loans Settlement Opportunity
Blog posts • Jun 09, 2015 13:13 BST
The Contractor Loan Settlement Opportunity (CLSO) is available for anyone who engaged in a Contractor Loans scheme before 6 April 2011. These were marketed as tax avoidance schemes, but HMRC has made it clear that these schemes do not work.
HMRC gives small businesses additional guidance on 1 January VAT changes
Blog posts • Dec 10, 2014 16:19 GMT
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published additional guidance [hyperlink] for UK micro and small businesses who supply digital services to consumers in other EU Member States.
HMRC spells out help for small business
Blog posts • Dec 10, 2014 14:07 GMT
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has re-launched Supporting Small Business, which lays out how the department is making tax easier, quicker and simpler.
EU VAT changes: Twitter Q & A
Blog posts • Nov 28, 2014 18:09 GMT
VAT place of supply of services rules changes from 1 January 2015. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) held a Twitter Q & A on 27 November 2014. Here we list some of the main questions to come out of that.
EU VAT changes: top tips
Blog posts • Nov 25, 2014 09:17 GMT
VAT place of supply of services rule changes from 1 January 2015. Here are HM Revenue and Customs’ top tips for businesses preparing for the changes:
Tax deadline nears for health professionals
Blog posts • Mar 03, 2014 10:00 GMT
Health professionals such as physiotherapists and psychologists are running out of time to bring their tax affairs up to date on the best terms possible under a campaign being run by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
HMRC launches Self Assessment Q&A video
Blog posts • Jan 10, 2014 15:09 GMT
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has produced a short YouTube video on the 31 January Self Assessment tax return deadline.
Have your say on tax free shopping for overseas visitors
Blog posts • Aug 22, 2013 09:45 BST
Time is running out to have your say on plans to improve the Tax Free Shopping system offered to visitors to the UK.
Paying HMRC quarterly – tips for a smooth experience
Blog posts • Jul 08, 2013 15:12 BST
Businesses who pay HMRC quarterly are approaching their first payment deadline since the reporting of PAYE in real time was introduced. HM Revenue and Customs’ Jane Brothwood runs through some important steps to consider.
PAYE is changing soon. Are you ready?
Blog posts • Feb 25, 2013 10:52 GMT
With the biggest overhaul to the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system in almost 70 years it is time for employers to get ready. HMRC’s Jane Brothwood* explains how Real Time Information (RTI) will revolutionise PAYE.
Registering for self-employment and Self Assessment
Blog posts • Jan 15, 2013 12:14 GMT
Thinking of setting up your own business or considering self-employment? Follow HM Revenue and Customs’ simple, 10-step guide to setting up as a sole trader.
Seven things you never knew about PAYE
Blog posts • Jan 14, 2013 10:24 GMT
With the biggest shake-up to Pay As You Earn (PAYE) in nearly seventy years about to start in April, we look at some interesting facts about PAYE.
Workshops give support to business
Blog posts • Nov 27, 2012 09:50 GMT
Small and medium-sized companies are being invited to a series of one-day workshops around the country on government support for business R&D and innovation. The free workshops are for SMEs and their professional advisors.
Child Benefit changes on the way
Blog posts • Oct 29, 2012 11:34 GMT
Mary Aiston, HM Revenue & Customs’ Director of Personal Tax, explains the changes to Child Benefit from January and where to go for help.
Direct sellers urged to sort out their tax affairs
Blog posts • Oct 23, 2012 10:46 BST
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has launched a campaign aimed at around 400,000 people involved in direct selling, to help them understand their tax obligations. Marian Wilson head of HMRC Campaigns explains.
Why it’s all change for PAYE
Blog posts • Aug 17, 2012 15:40 BST
How employers report Pay as You Earn (PAYE) details to HM Revenue & Customs is changing. HMRC’s Jane Brothwood* explains to employers what they need to do to prepare.