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HMRC’s performance during a unique year

HMRC’s performance during a unique year

Tuesday, 13 July 2021

HMRC’s provisional performance results for financial year 2020 to 2021....

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National Minimum Wage rate reminder for summer staff

National Minimum Wage rate reminder for summer staff

Friday, 09 July 2021

Last year, HMRC helped more than 150,000 workers who were paid under the minimum wage and is reminding seasonal summer staff to check their pay....

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Helping businesses to prepare for full Customs Control in January 2022

Helping businesses to prepare for full Customs Control in January 2022

Thursday, 08 July 2021

HM Revenue and Customs is encouraging UK businesses to prepare for customs changes which will be introduced over the coming 6 months. ...

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440,000 tax credits customers still to renew claims

440,000 tax credits customers still to renew claims

Thursday, 01 July 2021

Tax credits customers have until 31 July to renew their claims - the quickest way to renew is via GOV.UK....

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Almost 800,000 tax relief claims for working from home

Almost 800,000 tax relief claims for working from home

Tuesday, 29 June 2021

Employees who have worked from home during the pandemic but are now returning to offices can still claim tax relief on household expenses for this tax...

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End of an era as stamp presses decommissioned by HMRC

End of an era as stamp presses decommissioned by HMRC

Friday, 18 June 2021

The 300-year old process to manually stamp documents to show the duty has been paid is going digital from July....

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HMRC can help towards the cost of children’s summer holiday activities

HMRC can help towards the cost of children’s summer holiday activities

Tuesday, 15 June 2021

Tax-Free Childcare – a childcare top-up for working parents – can be used to help pay for accredited holiday clubs, childminders or sports activities....

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Scams warning for tax credits customers

Scams warning for tax credits customers

Wednesday, 02 June 2021

Tax credits customers should be alert to potential scams as HMRC responds to more than one million referrals of suspicious contact in the last year....

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One month left to join VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme

One month left to join VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme

Thursday, 20 May 2021

Businesses that deferred VAT payments last year have until 21 June 2021 to join the new online payment scheme to spread the cost of their deferred VAT...

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More than 63,500 file Self Assessment on first day of tax year

More than 63,500 file Self Assessment on first day of tax year

Tuesday, 18 May 2021

More than 63,500 customers filed their 2020 to 2021 tax return online on 6 April 2021 and HM Revenue and Customs is urging others to follow....

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Working from home? Customers may be eligible to claim tax relief in 2021 to 2022

Working from home? Customers may be eligible to claim tax relief in 2021 to 2022

Thursday, 13 May 2021

More than half a million people have claimed the working from home tax relief this tax year and are already benefitting....

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HMRC advises businesses importing goods from Europe

HMRC advises businesses importing goods from Europe

Thursday, 06 May 2021

HMRC gives advice to businesses that trade with the EU on making delayed import declarations. ...

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Customers reminded to look out for tax credits renewals packs

Customers reminded to look out for tax credits renewals packs

Tuesday, 27 April 2021

Tax credits customers will start to receive their annual renewal packs this week and are reminded to check that their details are correct....

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HMRC provides tax and customs support to businesses that trade with Europe

HMRC provides tax and customs support to businesses that trade with Europe

Thursday, 25 March 2021

VAT-registered businesses that trade with the EU are being offered further customs and tax support by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)....

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Change of address for service of legal proceedings on HMRC

Change of address for service of legal proceedings on HMRC

Wednesday, 24 March 2021

The official address for service of legal proceedings and pre-action letters in England and Wales on HMRC has changed....

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Set up Self Assessment payment plans by 1 April

Set up Self Assessment payment plans by 1 April

Monday, 22 March 2021

Self Assessment taxpayers have until 1 April 2021 to pay any outstanding tax liabilities in full or set up an online payment plan to avoid a 5% late p...

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Families reap the benefits of Tax Free Childcare

Families reap the benefits of Tax Free Childcare

Tuesday, 16 March 2021

Thousands of families are using Tax-Free Childcare to pay for childcare and benefitting from the 20% government top-up....

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£20 million SME Brexit Support Fund opens for applications

£20 million SME Brexit Support Fund opens for applications

Monday, 15 March 2021

The fund will help smaller businesses with changes to trade rules with the EU....

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More than 264,000 Help to Save accounts opened

More than 264,000 Help to Save accounts opened

Friday, 26 February 2021

Latest HMRC statistics show more than 264,000 people have opened a Help to Save account and could be earning money on their savings....

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VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme   online service opens

VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme online service opens

Tuesday, 23 February 2021

Businesses that deferred VAT payments last year can join the new scheme to pay it in smaller monthly instalments....

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File Self Assessment tax returns now to prevent penalties

File Self Assessment tax returns now to prevent penalties

Monday, 22 February 2021

Self Assessment taxpayers have less than one week to submit their late tax returns by 28 February to prevent a £100 late filing penalty....

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More help for Self Assessment taxpayers

More help for Self Assessment taxpayers

Friday, 19 February 2021

HM Revenue and Customs announces Self Assessment taxpayers will not be charged the 5% late payment penalty if pay their tax or set up a payment plan b...

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Give your loved one a tax break this Valentine’s Day

Give your loved one a tax break this Valentine’s Day

Friday, 12 February 2021

Married couples and people in civil partnerships could be eligible for Marriage Allowance and reduce their tax by up to £250 each year....

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Charting HMRC’s progress this financial year

Charting HMRC’s progress this financial year

Thursday, 04 February 2021

How the department has performed during the first 9 months of tax year 2020 to 2021....

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10.7 million tax returns filed by 31 January deadline

10.7 million tax returns filed by 31 January deadline

Monday, 01 February 2021

More than 10.7 million people have submitted their Self Assessment tax returns for the 2019 to 2020 tax year by the 31 January deadline....

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No Self Assessment late filing penalty for those who file online by 28 February

No Self Assessment late filing penalty for those who file online by 28 February

Monday, 25 January 2021

Self Assessment customers who cannot file their tax return by the 31 January 2021 deadline will not receive a late filing penalty if they file online ...

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HMRC appoints new Director General for customer service

HMRC appoints new Director General for customer service

Tuesday, 19 January 2021

Myrtle Lloyd appointed as Director General for Customer Service Group....

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Fascinating facts about Self Assessment

Fascinating facts about Self Assessment

Monday, 18 January 2021

HM Revenue and Customs shares some little-known facts about Self Assessment ahead of the 31 January 2021 deadline....

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Self Assessment customers use online tax payment plans to help spread the cost

Self Assessment customers use online tax payment plans to help spread the cost

Wednesday, 13 January 2021

Almost 25,000 Self Assessment customers have set up an online payment plan to manage their tax liabilities....

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Self Assessment deadline: less than a month to go

Self Assessment deadline: less than a month to go

Tuesday, 05 January 2021

Around 55% of Self Assessment customers have already filed their return, and HMRC is urging others to do so by 31 January....

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