HMRC Targeting London
A new HMRC taskforce has been launched to target self assessment tax cheats in London and the South East. Taskforces are specialist teams that engage in high intensity investigative and enforcement work in specific areas [...]
February 2013
Council Tax Budget Cuts
Council Tax Extreme budget cuts could see millions face a rise in their council tax. One in five local authorities are likely to increase council tax in 2013 despite the Government’s call for its freeze. [...]
Tax Credit Problems
Tax Credits The tax credit system is reportedly still inefficient and full of error. This is despite HMRC launching a plan of action in 2010 to tackle such disorganisation. HMRC has been criticised by watchdogs [...]
Car Tax Refunds
Can I get a refund on my Car Tax/Vehicle Tax? Don't forget your car tax refund! You could be eligible for a road tax refund if you are the registered keeper of a vehicle that [...]
Council Tax Rebate Scam
Local councils are warning residents of scam council tax rebate offers. People are being warned not to be taken in by conmen apparently offering council tax rebates over the phone. Several reports have been made [...]
HMRC Targeting Jewellery Trade
HMRC have launched a taskforce to seize tax evaders in the jewellery trade in the Midlands. Taskforces are specialist teams that engage in high intensity investigative and enforcement work in specific areas of the UK, [...]
HMRC Charity Helps Recoup Tax
HMRC payout of £2m to charities results in an extra £26m tax being paid. HM Revenue and Customs last year paid £2 million in grants to voluntary and community organisations that help people with tax [...]
Gift Aid Easier for Charities
HMRC have announced their plans to make it easier for charities and sports clubs to claim gift aid repayments. Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs department are writing to over 100,000 charities and Community Amateur Sports [...]
Are you due Uniform Tax Relief?
Uniform Tax Relief Thousands of people in the UK have no option but to wear a uniform for work and launder it themselves. If you are one of them you could be due a uniform [...]
Tax Codes 2013/2014 Tax Year
2013-2014 New Tax Codes Throughout January, February and March HMRC will be sending many tax-payers new tax codes for the 2013-2014 tax year. The tax codes being sent out are PAYE coding notices or P2 [...]