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04 Jun 2019
A report by the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) calls on the government to prioritise action to 'address long-standing concerns about the experience of smaller businesses'.
A taskforce has recovered more than £5 million by tackling dishonest dog breeders selling pups on the black market.
The forms P11D which report details of benefits and some expenses provided to employees and directors for the year ended 5 April 2019, are due for submission to HMRC by 6 July 2019.
From April 2019, Welsh taxpayers were assigned new income tax codes beginning with the letter 'C'.
The government has launched a consultation on proposed reforms at Companies House, including a 'major upgrade' of its register.
A capital gains tax exemption applies when an individual disposes of a dwelling that has been used as their only or main residence under the Private Residence Relief rules.
New company car advisory fuel rates have been published which take effect from 1 June 2019.
A recent Low Pay Commission report sets out its findings on the number of people being paid less than the statutory minimum wage.
07 May 2019
HMRC has published guidance on the extension of the off-payroll working rules (also known as IR35) to the private sector.
The government has confirmed that the initiative to introduce a pensions dashboard will go ahead.
HMRC has warned young people in the UK to 'stay vigilant' in order to avoid falling victim to 'Springtime' tax refund scams.
HMRC has issued the latest version of the Employer Bulletin.
HMRC has issued details of the updated VAT fuel scale charges which apply from the beginning of the next prescribed VAT accounting period starting on or after 1 May 2019.
HMRC has published a list of businesses that have not met their obligations under the Money Laundering Regulations.
Business groups, including the British Chambers of Commerce and the Confederation of British Industry, have commented on the six-month 'flexible' extension of Article 50.
The Scottish government has further delayed its plans to replace Air Passenger Duty (APD) with Air Departure Tax (ADT).
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