Tax gap remains low

Jul 04, 2019

HMRC has published a report showing that the UK tax gap in 2017/18 is estimated to be £35 billion.  This is 5.6% of total theoretical tax liabilities, and a small increase of 0.1% from 5.5% in 2016/17.…

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Preparing the workforce for EU Exit

Jul 04, 2019

Over two thirds of EU citizens that are currently in the UK are here for work. The government is advising that if these individuals plan to remain living and working in the UK, after it leaves the…

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Employer Bulletin - latest guidance

Jul 04, 2019

HMRC has issued the June 2019 edition of the Employer Bulletin. This includes articles on a number of issues including:

  • labour supply chain fraud
  • using loans to avoid…

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MTD for VAT latest

Jul 04, 2019

HMRC is phasing in its landmark Making Tax Digital (MTD) regime, which will ultimately require taxpayers to move to a fully digital tax system.

Under the rules, businesses with a taxable …

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Employer Bulletin - latest guidance

Jul 04, 2019

HMRC has issued the June 2019 edition of the Employer Bulletin. This includes articles on a number of issues including:

  • labour supply chain fraud
  • using loans to avoid…

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New measures to ensure small businesses get paid on time

Jul 04, 2019

The government has announced a package of measures to ensure small businesses get paid on time. Under the proposals large businesses could be fined for failing to pay smaller suppliers on time as…

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Payment on account confusion

Jul 04, 2019

Under self assessment taxpayers are required to make payments on account of their tax liabilities. The payment on account instalments consist of two payments on account of equal amounts:

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UK Investment Support Directory

Jul 04, 2019

International investors who wish to set up and expand their operations in the UK can now benefit from an online tool launched by the Department for International Trade (DIT).

The new tool,…

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Consultation on the operation of Insurance Premium Tax

Jul 04, 2019

HMRC has launched a consultation to review the extent to which the emerging practices are leading to 'unfair tax outcomes' in the administration and collection of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT). HMRC's…

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