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HMRC writes to Scottish Rate of Income Tax payers

HMRC writes to Scottish Rate of Income Tax payers

HM Revenue and Customs will start sending letters this week to potential Scottish taxpayers as part of the next stage of preparations for the introduction of the Scottish Rate of Income Tax.

Net closes in on offshore tax cheats

Net closes in on offshore tax cheats

The Financial Secretary to the Treasury, David Gauke, today launched a campaign warning offshore tax evaders that HMRC will start to receive details on UK taxpayers from more than 90 countries, under new global agreements championed by the UK.

Boost for small businesses as Government launches R&D plan

Boost for small businesses as Government launches R&D plan

In a major boost for pioneering small businesses, the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, David Gauke, today launched a new plan outlining how government will make it easier for small businesses investing in research and development to claim tax relief.

UK tax gap falls to 6.4 per cent

UK tax gap falls to 6.4 per cent

The tax gap for 2013-14 was 6.4 per cent of tax due, continuing a long-term downward trend, reflecting that HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) approach is delivering steady and sustained progress.

Crackdown on tax cheats nets £109m in just six months

Crackdown on tax cheats nets £109m in just six months

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) taskforces have brought in £109 million in the last six months it was revealed today. That includes £64.9 million recovered in the first three months of this year, more than double the figure for the same period in 2014.

Cabbies suspected of rank tax affairs pulled up in NI

Cabbies suspected of rank tax affairs pulled up in NI

A taskforce set up by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to check that taxi operators and drivers have paid the tax they owe, has targeted 8 business premises across Northern Ireland this morning as part of an investigation into suspected tax evasion.

Cabbies suspected of rank tax affairs pulled up in Scotland

Cabbies suspected of rank tax affairs pulled up in Scotland

A taskforce set up by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to check that taxi operators and drivers have paid the tax they owe, has targeted 36 business premises across Scotland this morning as part of an investigation into suspected tax evasion.

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HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is the UK’s tax authority

HMRC is responsible for making sure that the money is available to fund the UK’s public services and for helping families and individuals with targeted financial support.

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