HMRC takes back control of IT services

Aug 13, 2015

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) announced earlier this month that it will bring some existing IT services under its direct control, while it continues to plan the transition to a new IT delivery model…

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HMRC to extend data gathering powers

Aug 07, 2015

HMRC has had considerable success in using third party data to better target compliance activity and to tackle the hidden economy. A current consultation by HMRC proposes that these data gathering…

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HMRC roadside fuel testing

Aug 05, 2015

Treasury Minister Damian Hinds visited Belfast and Newry recently as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) unveiled new roadside fuel testing equipment to tackle the trade in illicit diesel.

The…

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Good news for mobile phone users

Aug 03, 2015

From June 2017, British visitors to Europe will no longer be charged additional fees for using their mobile phones. This is great news for business people who need to keep in touch with their UK base…

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Home owners and IHT

Aug 03, 2015

One of the tax issues that the Conservative Party promised to legislate for, a promise they made during the recent election campaign, was the easing of the Inheritance Tax charge for home owners in…

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Landlords

Aug 03, 2015

 There were a number of measures in the Summer Budget that will impact the taxation of property income. These include:

  • the abolition of the 10% wear and tear allowance (see details…

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Small business changes

Aug 03, 2015

 Some of the key changes that will impact small businesses in particular are set out below:

  • Taxation of dividend income from April 2016. The present 10% dividend…

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Tapered pensions annual allowance

Aug 03, 2015

 Legislation in Summer Finance Bill 2015 introduces a tapered reduction in the annual allowance from 6 April 2016, for those with an ‘adjusted income’ of over £150,000.

The…

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Tax Diary August/September 2015

Aug 03, 2015

 1 August 2015 - Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 October 2014.

 19 August 2015 - PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 August 2015. (If you pay your tax electronically…

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