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HMRC's Glasgow Regional Centre and UK Government hub was formally opened by Jim Harra, HMRC’s First Permanent Secretary, on 6 June 2022

Glasgow Regional Centre formally opens

HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) Glasgow Regional Centre and UK Government hub was formally opened by Jim Harra, HMRC’s First Permanent Secretary and Chief Executive on 6 June 2022. The state-of-the-art building at 1 Atlantic Square, which also accommodates the Cabinet Office’s second Headquarters, is currently home to about 2,600 HMRC and around 270 Cabinet Office full time equivalent (FTE) roles.

New powers introduced as HMRC targets till fraud

New powers introduced as HMRC targets till fraud

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) officers visited businesses across the country and arrested 3 people in a day of action after new powers were introduced in the fight against till fraud.

New homeowners warned over tax refund claims

New homeowners warned over tax refund claims

New homeowners are being warned about cold calls from rogue tax repayment agents advising them to make speculative Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) refund claims, which could leave them with large tax bills.
The warning comes after a recent spate of Stamp Duty refund claims to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) failed to meet very specific criteria.
The agents have been known to call new property owne

Tax credits customers warned about scammers  posing as HMRC

Tax credits customers warned about scammers posing as HMRC

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning tax credits customers to be aware of scams and fraudsters who imitate the department in an attempt to steal their personal information or money.
About 2.1 million tax credits customers are expected to renew their annual claims by 31 July 2022 and could be more susceptible to the tactics used by criminals who mimic government messages to make them appear

Almost 66,500 file their Self Assessment on 6 April

Almost 66,500 file their Self Assessment on 6 April


Nearly 66,500 customers filed their 2021 to 2022 tax return on the first day of the new tax year - 6 April 2022 - HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed.
In recent years, there has been an increasing number of ‘early-bird’ customers filing their completed Self Assessment tax returns at the start of the new tax year – almost 30,000 more customers filed their returns on 6 April this yea

Stratford Regional Centre formally opens

Stratford Regional Centre formally opens

HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) regional centre and Government hub at 14 Westfield Avenue, Stratford was formally opened by Chief Executive Jim Harra on Wednesday (4 May 2022).

UK to revoke Moscow Stock Exchange's recognised status

UK to revoke Moscow Stock Exchange's recognised status

The UK’s tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), has today (19 April 2022) announced its intention to revoke the Moscow Stock Exchange’s (MOEX) status as a recognised stock exchange. This means investors will not be able to access certain UK tax benefits in future when trading securities on MOEX, although existing investments will be protected.

More than 142,000 use online payment plans to pay their Self Assessment tax bill

More than 142,000 use online payment plans to pay their Self Assessment tax bill

More than 142,000 customers have used HMRC’s online Time to Pay facility to spread the cost of their Self Assessment tax bill since April 2021, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed.
The Self Assessment deadline for 2020/21 tax returns was 31 January but, this year, HMRC gave customers until 1 April to pay any tax owed and not face penalties.
Customers who were unable to pay in full but

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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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