HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)

Checking childcare costs

17 February 2014 14:37

Tax credits customers in Belfast are being asked to check their childcare costs as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) launches a new campaign to reduce tax credits error and fraud.

Small businesses urged to cash in with simpler accounting

17 February 2014 10:16

With the new tax year just around the corner, small businesses are being urged to consider a scheme that allows them to be taxed on money that flows in and out of their business, rather than using full accounting rules.

Roses are red, violets are blue; if your new love moves in, tell the taxman too

14 February 2014 00:01

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding anyone claiming tax credits who has a partner moving in with them to say those three little words this Valentine’s Day…”Tell the Taxman.”

New marker launched to tackle fuel fraud

13 February 2014 10:47

The UK and Ireland governments are to bring in a new product to mark rebated fuels, including the off-road diesel commonly known in the UK as ‘red diesel’, in a move that will boost both countries’ fight against illegal fuel laundering.

50,000 charities now use Charities Online to claim Gift Aid

13 February 2014 10:10

More than 50,000 charities have signed up to Charities Online, which makes it quicker and easier for charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) to receive the gift aid on their donations.

HMRC comes out of the office to support customers who need extra help

12 February 2014 13:32

A new, flexible, face-to-face support service for customers who need extra help with their taxes, tax credits and child benefit entitlements will be rolled out across the UK by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) this spring.

Tax helpline launched to support people affected by flooding

12 February 2014 13:05

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has today launched a new telephone helpline for anyone affected by the recent floods.

HMRC unveils new timetable for RTI penalties

12 February 2014 11:02

There will be a staggered start to the introduction of Real Time Information (RTI) penalties, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) announced today.

Crackdown launched on hidden wealth in London

11 February 2014 12:25

A taskforce tackling tax dodgers who hide their wealth was launched today by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Brit Awards record labels face the music on unpaid interns

11 February 2014 11:46

Major record labels involved in this year’s Brit Awards are amongst the latest targets of HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) continued crackdown on unpaid internships.

Taxman warns against rebate phishing scams

7 February 2014 09:52

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning taxpayers not to be caught out by email phishing scams which offer tax rebates in return for bank account or credit card details.

Record-breaking year for tax returns

3 February 2014 10:29

More than 10 million tax returns were received by the 31 January filing deadline, beating last year’s total of 9.61 million, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) revealed today.

NT Advisors loses £100m offshore tax avoidance bid

30 January 2014 15:18

A tax avoidance scheme sold by serial avoidance promoter NT Advisors has lost its third bid for legitimacy, saving the country £100 million.

Tax return deadline just days away

27 January 2014 10:46

If you’re one of the 2.8 million people who still haven’t filed their 2012-13 tax return, you’ve only got until midnight on Friday to do it online and pay what you owe.

HMRC to build revolutionary new digital services in the North East

20 January 2014 10:23

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is launching a recruitment drive in the North East for more than 50 digital specialists to staff a new Digital Centre. The centre will build digital tax services that will make it simpler, clearer and faster for people and businesses to manage their tax affairs.