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Game on for new tax regime

Game on for new tax regime

A new tax regime for businesses operating gaming machines comes into effect on 1 February 2013.

Record 9.61 million on-time tax returns

Record 9.61 million on-time tax returns

A record 9.61 million people found “inner peace” and sent their tax return on time this year, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) revealed today.

Banks pay HMRC half a billion Swiss francs

Banks pay HMRC half a billion Swiss francs

The ground breaking tax agreement between the UK and Switzerland which came into force on 1 January 2013 has delivered £342 million as the first tranche of revenue to the UK.

Direct sellers - one month to settle tax bills

Direct sellers - one month to settle tax bills

People selling directly to customers and who haven’t paid all the tax they owe have one month to come forward and pay up under an HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) campaign.

£26m tax boost from HMRC voluntary sector projects

£26m tax boost from HMRC voluntary sector projects

Grants of £2 million to voluntary and community organisations to help people with taxes, benefits and tax credits led to £26 million in additional tax being declared to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) last year.

New non-executive directors at HMRC

New non-executive directors at HMRC

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced the appointment of three new non-executive board members, as part of its ongoing governance arrangements.

Countdown to tax return deadline

Countdown to tax return deadline

The countdown has begun to the 31 January Self Assessment deadline, with just days left for anyone with an outstanding 2011-12 tax return to send it online to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Updated tax app launched

Updated tax app launched

Over 250,000 people have downloaded HM Revenue and Customs’ tax calculator app which allows people to work out how much tax they pay and how the Government spends it.

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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.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)

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SW1A 2BQ London