Current list of deliberate tax defaulters

Jan 07, 2020

HMRC publishes details of deliberate tax defaulters, those people who have received penalties either for:

  • deliberate errors in their tax returns or
  • deliberately failing…

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Welsh government publishes Draft Budget

Jan 07, 2020

The Welsh government has published its Draft Budget, setting out revenue raising and capital spending plans for 2020/21.

The Draft Budget confirms no changes are proposed to Welsh income tax…

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Working off-payroll

Jan 01, 2020

From 6 April 2020, a change to the off-payroll (IR35) rules is expected. Draft legislation has already been published and further HMRC guidance is expected.

The new rules…

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Merry Christmas from Armstrongs

Dec 16, 2019

Wishing all our clients and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Our Christmas opening times are:

Closed - 4pm on Tuesday 24th December 2019

Open - 9am on Thursday…

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Making sure gifts to employees are tax-free

Dec 04, 2019

Some employers may wish to give a small gift to their employees. As long as the employer meets the relevant conditions, no tax charge will arise on the employee.

A tax exemption is available…

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Advisory fuel rates for company cars

Dec 04, 2019

New company car advisory fuel rates have been published which took effect from 1 December 2019. The guidance states: 'You can use the previous rates for up to one month from the date the new rates…

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HMRC offers tips on avoiding Self Assessment tax scams

Dec 04, 2019

HMRC is giving information to taxpayers to help them avoid scams ahead of the Self Assessment deadline.

HMRC is warning millions of Self Assessment taxpayers to be aware of fraudsters in the…

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Check employment status for tax tool update

Dec 04, 2019

HMRC has issued an update to the Check employment status tool (CEST) in advance of the introduction of new tax rules proposed for individuals who provide their personal services via an 'intermediary'…

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Temporary pensions tax arrangement for NHS staff

Dec 04, 2019

In a letter in November 2019, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, has agreed to a temporary commitment to make payments to certain clinical staff outside of the NHS pension…

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