In 2016-17 there were 20,200 calls made to HMRC’s tip off hotline. This phoneline is specifically for members of the public to report those they suspect of not paying their tax or of committing fraud. [...]
The Office of National Statistics published their ‘Statistical bulletin: Public sector finances, UK: July 2018. How the relationship between UK public sector monthly income and expenditure leads to changes in deficit and debt.’ Basically, balancing [...]
Chancellor Phillip Hammond has proposed a new tax, dubbed the ‘Amazon tax’, which has had mixed reviews. He wants to increase the amount of tax payable by online businesses that sell products on the internet. [...]
As unlikely as it sounds, the 5p tax on single use plastic carrier bags is one tax scheme that is successful all round; massive reduction in single use bags, millions to charity and a reduction [...]
The government monitors the payment of taxes in a variety of ways. They produce statistics at regular intervals and yesterday published a table showing “the distribution of tax deducted from pay … by employers under [...]
You may have seen headlines about HMRC fraudsters before, but it is really important to be aware of the latest scams so you can keep yourself safe. They are smart enough to use the time [...]
Prime Minister to announce tax break for married couples It is thought that David Cameron could publish plans to introduce a tax break for married couples as early as November. Senior Downing Street sources have [...]
Recent figures have suggested that the ‘middle fifth’ of households in the UK pay less tax, own more properties and are wealthier than they were 35 years ago. The Office of National Statistics found that [...]
Will taxing sugary soft drinks curb childhood obesity? Health experts are suggesting that a 7p-a-can ‘fat tax’ on sugary soft drinks should be introduced to try and tackle the rising rates of childhood obesity. Experts [...]
Deloitte presents winners and losers at a glance The Budget 2013
