Practical enhancements to make it easier for UK firms to understand and claim Research and Development (R&D) tax relief - while reducing errors and tackling fraud - have been introduced by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). R&D tax reliefs are valuable incentives designed to encourage businesses to invest in innovative science and technology projects, driving economic growth across the UK.
One of Northern Ireland’s biggest ever illegal tobacco factories has been dismantled after a raid in Newry.
Working families are encouraged to sign up to Tax-Free Childcare ahead of the spooky school holidays to avoid tricky childcare bills as latest figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) show 571,945 families got a savings treat in June.
The UK Government is introducing Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and vaping duty stamps (VDS) from 1 October 2026. VPD, a new excise duty, will apply to all vaping liquids (or e-liquids) sold or supplied in the UK, at a flat rate of £2.20 per 10ml and VDS must be attached to individual vaping products.
Latest figures reveal 758,000 18 to 23 year olds have yet to claim their matured Child Trust Fund as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) urges them to find their accounts, worth on average £2,242 each.
Help to Save customers have received more than £220 million in bonus payments, and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging those eligible to sign up to take advantage of the scheme during UK Savings Week (22-26 September).
A practising barrister has today (4 September 2025) been added to HMRC’s list of tax avoidance promoters for the first time. It is HMRC’s view that Setu Kamal, who has 20 years’ experience as a barrister, designed four tax avoidance schemes and created contract templates that are essential to how these arrangements operate.
The mastermind of one of the UK’s biggest ever carousel tax frauds has been ordered to pay back more than £90 million with the sale of property across London, Preston and overseas. Sock manufacturer Arif Patel, 57, of Preston, and his criminal gang tried to steal £97 million through VAT repayment claims on false exports of textiles and mobile phones.
Millions of Self Assessment customers are being urged by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to remain vigilant to scams that claim to be from the department.
With GCSE results due this week HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging parents who know their teenager’s plans in September to extend their claim now to continue to receive Child Benefit. More than 509,000 parents of teenagers, who are staying in full-time education or approved training, have already extended their Child Benefit claim.
To mark Playday 2025 (6 August), HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging working families to save money by signing up to Tax-Free Childcare and using one of the thousands of facilities accepting it as payment.
Homebuyers are being warned to avoid Stamp Duty Land Tax scams, following a landmark Court of Appeal decision
New services coming for Self Assessment customers to improve registration and stopping Self Assessment processes as well as make it easier to appeal penalties.
HMRC’s Transformation Roadmap sets out digital improvements that will transform the UK’s tax and customs system by 2030.
The second Payments on Account instalment for the 2024 to 2025 tax year is due by 31 July 2025.
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Workers are set to take control of their tax affairs as the government today (21 July 2025) announces a new online Pay As You Earn (PAYE) service for around 35 million UK taxpayers as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) sets out more than 50 measures to transform the UK’s tax and customs system.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a warning to be on high alert for scams linked to Winter Fuel Payments after receiving 15,100 reports of bogus activity in June.
14 people have been arrested on suspicion of using stolen data to steal millions of pounds of tax. HMRC officers joined Romanian police on raids which are linked to sophisticated phishing attacks.
New rules will help unmask anyone evading tax due on their crypto profits UK crypto holders must provide personal details to crypto service providers from January 2026 or face penalties of up to £300 Aligns with government’s Plan for Change to ensure everyone pays their fair share of tax to fund vital public services
Anyone earning extra income through a side hustle is being urged to check if they need to register for Self Assessment – and if so, file their tax return now. HMRC is encouraging those with additional income streams – from online selling and content creation to dog walking and property rental – to understand their tax obligations and get ahead of the January deadline rush.
The tax gap estimate – the difference between what tax is expected to be paid and actually paid – was 5.3% for the 2023 to 2024 tax year, figures published today (19 June 2025) show. While £46.8 billion was unpaid in the 2023 to 2024 tax year, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) collected £829.2 billion, representing 94.7% of all tax due.
Young people finishing school, college or university and hoping to earn extra cash after their exams can download the HMRC app to get the details they need to be summer-job ready, says HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
