HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)

Bristol & West tax avoidance plan loses again

20 February 2014 11:05

Bristol & West plc, owned by Bank of Ireland, has lost its second attempt to avoid £27 million of corporation tax by claiming that there was a loophole in the law governing the taxation of derivatives.

Tax credits checks for Nottingham customers

18 February 2014 13:32

Tax credits customers in Nottingham who are now living with a partner are being reminded to update their tax credits claim as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) launches a new campaign to reduce tax credits error and fraud.

Workshops offer small high-tech firms advice on innovation

18 February 2014 10:24

Small and medium-sized high-tech companies are being invited to free workshops around the country on support available for business growth, research and development (R&D) tax credits and innovation.

Checking childcare costs

17 February 2014 14:37

Tax credits customers in Belfast are being asked to check their childcare costs as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) launches a new campaign to reduce tax credits error and fraud.

Small businesses urged to cash in with simpler accounting

17 February 2014 10:16

With the new tax year just around the corner, small businesses are being urged to consider a scheme that allows them to be taxed on money that flows in and out of their business, rather than using full accounting rules.

Roses are red, violets are blue; if your new love moves in, tell the taxman too

14 February 2014 00:01

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding anyone claiming tax credits who has a partner moving in with them to say those three little words this Valentine’s Day…”Tell the Taxman.”

New marker launched to tackle fuel fraud

13 February 2014 10:47

The UK and Ireland governments are to bring in a new product to mark rebated fuels, including the off-road diesel commonly known in the UK as ‘red diesel’, in a move that will boost both countries’ fight against illegal fuel laundering.

50,000 charities now use Charities Online to claim Gift Aid

13 February 2014 10:10

More than 50,000 charities have signed up to Charities Online, which makes it quicker and easier for charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) to receive the gift aid on their donations.

HMRC comes out of the office to support customers who need extra help

12 February 2014 13:32

A new, flexible, face-to-face support service for customers who need extra help with their taxes, tax credits and child benefit entitlements will be rolled out across the UK by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) this spring.