Topics: Crime, Law, Legal affairs

PAYE is changing soon. Are you ready?

25 February 2013 10:52

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.

Direct sellers have just one week to settle tax bills

21 February 2013 10:44

People who sell directly to customers and who haven’t paid all the tax they owe have one week left to take part in an opportunity offered by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to get their tax affairs in order, on the best terms available.

Report changes, tax credit claimants told

21 February 2013 10:24

Tax credits claimants are reminded by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) today to report changes in their circumstances - or they may receive more money than they are entitled to.

Online tax week for new and growing businesses

20 February 2013 10:12

For the first time businesses are being offered interactive support with their tax affairs by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

Don’t get caught on the net by tax rebate phishing scam

19 February 2013 10:31

Taxpayers reported almost 80,000 tax rebate phishing emails last year, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have revealed today, as they warn people not to fall victim to the email scams sent by fraudsters.

Self Assessment tax crackdown in South East

12 February 2013 10:33

Self Assessment (SA) tax cheats in London and the South East will be targeted by a new HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) taskforce.

Charities get online Gift Aid service

11 February 2013 13:23

Claiming gift aid repayments will be quicker and easier for charities and sports clubs from April, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) said today.

Call to action – Government tells business ‘prepare for 21st century tax reporting’

11 February 2013 13:14

Real Time Information (RTI) will be better for employers, better for employees and better for Britain. It is time we replaced a tax reporting system that is not fit for purpose.

Success of Alternative Dispute Resolution service

4 February 2013 12:12

Over 400 applications have been received by HM Revenue and Customs Alternative Dispute Resolution Service (ADR).

Game on for new tax regime

1 February 2013 12:19

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

Record 9.61 million on-time tax returns

1 February 2013 11:18

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

29 January 2013 11:45

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

28 January 2013 10:31

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.

Tax return deadline just around the corner

24 January 2013 10:02

If you still haven’t sent in your 2011-12 Self Assessment tax return, you’ve got just a few days left to do so and avoid a penalty.

£26m tax boost from HMRC voluntary sector projects

22 January 2013 12:28

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

17 January 2013 10:44

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

Medical research tax avoidance scheme rejected by court

17 January 2013 10:35

A tax avoidance scheme, designed to abuse rules set up to encourage genuine medical research, has been successfully challenged by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in court.

Countdown to tax return deadline

17 January 2013 10:32

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).

Registering for self-employment and Self Assessment

15 January 2013 12:14

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

14 January 2013 10:24

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.