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HMRC are setting up a number of new taskforces as well as  a new campaign called the Let Property Campaign. This is aimed at taxpayers who have not declared income from residential lettings. HMRC estimate... read more

HMRC’s powers to find out details of taxpayers expenditure took another step forward from 1st  September when they were given new powers to request data from the companies that process credit card payments. They will... read more

The High Income Child Benefit Charge was introduced on 7 January 2013 and applies to couples where: One partner has received Child Benefit payments after 7 January 2013, and Either partner has income in excess... read more

HMRC are about to send out letters to taxpayers who are non-domiciled and claimed the remittance basis on their tax returns in 2011/2012. Their letter says, ‘Our experience shows most people who claim the remittance... read more

HMRC are about to write to several thousand people who have not yet filed 2011/2012 self-assessment tax returns. They will then follow the letters up will phone calls. Taxpayers will then have until 15 October... read more

  HMRC have just launched a new service providing tax and business help by support emails on different topics. Signing up is easy through the HMRC website. The subjects covered are self-employment, VAT, employing staff, being... read more

Watch out if your tax return for 2011/2012 has not yet been filed because an additional set of late submission fines is about to hit you. If your tax return is three months late (remember... read more