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Businesses sign up to online tax account

Businesses sign up to online tax account

More than half a million businesses have signed up to an online tax account – Your Tax Account – HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) announced today.

Man arrested in VAT fraud investigation

Man arrested in VAT fraud investigation

A Co Armagh man has been arrested in connection with a suspected multi million pound VAT fraud, linked to the transport industry, after an investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

HMRC publishes 2012-13 tax gap

HMRC publishes 2012-13 tax gap

The tax gap, which is the difference between the amount of tax due and the amount collected, was 6.8% of tax liabilities, or £34 billion, in 2012-13.

University brought to book over tax avoidance

University brought to book over tax avoidance

A tax tribunal has backed HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in yet another tax avoidance case – this time against a university which claimed over £600,000 in VAT.

Retailer held to account over corporation tax bill

Retailer held to account over corporation tax bill

The Court of Appeal has ruled that a member of an online retail group must pay corporation tax on VAT repayments, in a judgment that could safeguard up to £800 million for vital public services.

Crackdown on North East’s VAT cheats

Crackdown on North East’s VAT cheats

Tax cheats in the North East who try to fraudulently reclaim VAT are being targeted as part of an HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) taskforce.

VAT cheats crackdown

VAT cheats crackdown

Tax cheats in Scotland and Northern Ireland who try to fraudulently reclaim VAT are being targeted as part of an HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) taskforce.

Tax crackdown for security industry

Tax crackdown for security industry

Tax cheats in the private security industry are being targeted as part of the next wave of taskforces launched today by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Car warranty tax scheme scuppered

Car warranty tax scheme scuppered

A tax avoidance scheme designed to avoid VAT on car repairs that could have cost the Exchequer £600 million a year has failed after a successful challenge by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

New checks to tackle VAT car crime

New checks to tackle VAT car crime

A new online system to stop criminals evading VAT on road vehicles they bring into the UK has been launched today by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

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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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