HMRC simple assessments soar 74%
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HMRC simple assessments soar 74%
Posted by Karen Jones on June 2, 2025

HMRC simple assessments have soared. Much of the problem is fiscal drag – higher inflation and incomes, combined with static tax thresholds.

Could a delayed phone call land you with a tax investigation?
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Could a delayed phone call land you with a tax investigation?
Posted by Karen Jones on June 2, 2025

Tax investigations – waiting to speak to the taxman causes major problems for taxpayers can it even lead to a tax investigation?

VAT dispute – is a poppadom really a crisp?
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VAT dispute – is a poppadom really a crisp?
Posted by Mark Ingle on May 30, 2025

A recent VAT dispute led to an appeal after a tribunal ruled that Walkers’ Sensations Poppadoms were crisps for VAT purposes.

Can’t pay VAT? HMRC has online payment plans
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Can’t pay VAT? HMRC has online payment plans
Posted by Mark Ingle on May 23, 2025

Can’t pay VAT? If your business meets certain criteria, you may be able to make use of HMRC’s online payment plan service.

VAT on donations – rules to change?
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VAT on donations – rules to change?
Posted by Mark Ingle on May 19, 2025

Government is consulting on the rules relating to VAT on donations of goods to charities. You have until 21 July 2025 to respond.

The new Private Rented Sector Landlords Database is coming..
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The new Private Rented Sector Landlords Database is coming..
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on May 2, 2025

A compulsory Private Rented Sector Landlords Database will soon be introduced in England. If you haven’t declared rental income, do it now to keep penalties lower.

HMRC compliance check tool launched
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HMRC compliance check tool launched
Posted by Karen Jones on May 1, 2025

April 2025 saw the online launch of a new HMRC compliance check tool. We look at what it is and how it can help you in the event of a check.

VAT flat rate scheme explained
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VAT flat rate scheme explained
Posted by Karen Jones on April 28, 2025

If you charge more VAT than you spend on purchases, you may benefit from joining the VAT flat rate scheme. We look at how it works.

HMRC Connect – how the taxman is spying on you
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HMRC Connect – how the taxman is spying on you
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on April 25, 2025

Did you know the taxman has a powerful data gathering system that uses Artificial Intelligence? Learn what HMRC can find out about you.

Income Tax trap to snare 17.9 million people by 2027
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Income Tax trap to snare 17.9 million people by 2027
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on April 17, 2025

A freedom of information request has revealed that an extra 17.9 million people will fall into the Income Tax trap by 2027.

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