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  • 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

  • One week left to renew for 300,000 tax credits customers

    One week left to renew for 300,000 tax credits customers

    More than 300,000 tax credits customers have just over one week to renew their claims before the 31 July deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has warned.
    As the deadline approaches, customers are being urged not to leave their renewal until the last minute and risk their payments being stopped. The quickest and easiest way to complete a renewal is via GOV.UK. Customers can manage their tax c

  • National Minimum Wage rate reminder for  summer staff

    National Minimum Wage rate reminder for summer staff

    Students and seasonal staff are being reminded by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to check that they are being paid the National Minimum Wage (NMW).
    All workers are legally entitled to be paid the NMW. This includes temporary seasonal staff, who often work short-term contracts in bars, hotels, shops and warehouses over the summer.
    Last year (2020-21) HMRC helped 155,000 workers across the UK t

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