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  • Self Assessment deadline countdown begins

    Self Assessment deadline countdown begins

    HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding Self Assessment customers that on Sunday 24 October, they have one week left to submit paper tax returns and 100 days to go for online tax returns.

  • Time to get ready for Self Assessment

    Time to get ready for Self Assessment

    HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding Self Assessment customers to check that they have the correct information in order to complete their tax return.

  • Working Tax Credit customers must report changes to working hours

    Working Tax Credit customers must report changes to working hours

    HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging Working Tax Credit (WTC) customers to check if they need to update their working hours if these have reduced as a result of coronavirus.
    During the pandemic, WTC customers have not needed to tell HMRC about temporary short-term reductions in their working hours as a result of coronavirus - for example if they were working fewer hours or were furloughed. I

  • Tax gap remains low at 5.3%

    Tax gap remains low at 5.3%

    The tax gap for the 2019/20 tax year has remained low at 5.3% statistics published today by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have revealed.

  • HMRC warns students of scams

    HMRC warns students of scams

    University students taking part-time jobs are at increased risk of falling victim to scams, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning.

  • HMRC can help with childcare costs as children head back to school

    HMRC can help with childcare costs as children head back to school

    Families may be eligible for Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for breakfast and after school clubs as children go back to school.
    Families are eligible to save money on their childcare and benefit from a government top-up worth up to £2,000 every year, or up to £4,000 a year if a child is disabled. In June 2021, about 308,000 families across the UK benefited from using Tax-Free Childcare, but tho

  • Deadline looms for parents to update Child Benefit  for 16 year olds

    Deadline looms for parents to update Child Benefit for 16 year olds

    HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding parents and carers they have until 31 August 2021 to confirm whether their teenagers are staying in full-time education or training beyond 16.
    Last week, teenagers across the UK received their GSCE or Scottish National Certificate results and many are now considering their future. If they decide to continue their full-time education or training, parent

  • HMRC reveals absurd excuses for not paying National Minimum Wage

    HMRC reveals absurd excuses for not paying National Minimum Wage

    While the vast majority of employers pay their employees at least the National Minimum Wage, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has today released some of the most absurd excuses used for not paying the legal minimum.
    Last year (2020 to 2021) HMRC helped more than 155,000 workers across the UK recover more than £16 million in pay which was due to them, and also issued more than £14 million in penal

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