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HMRC services disrupted by strikes
Personal TaxYou may experience difficulty or severe delays contacting HMRC’s helplines over the next few weeks, with several strikes planned. What are the scheduled dates, and how else might you resolve queries?
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HMRC announces new service to help with basis period reform
Business Tax, Personal TaxFrom 2024/25, all unincorporated businesses will have to report their profits using a tax year basis period. The current tax year is a transitional year, meaning there will be a need to make some adjustments when declaring your results. How will a newly-announced online form help?
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Have your say on the future of stamp taxes on shares
Personal TaxHMRC has launched a consultation on simplifying stamp taxes on share transactions. What are the proposed alternatives and how can you have your say on them?
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New fuel scale charge flat rates apply from next week
VATThe fuel scale charge is one option for accounting for VAT where an employer pays for fuel costs and there is a mix of business and private use. The figures you have to use will change from 1 May. What do you need to know?
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Don't be confused by HMRC's simple assessments
Personal TaxThe way simple assessment liabilities could be notified changed last year. However, many taxpayers that opted for electronic communication are now receiving paper assessments. Does this mean there is an outstanding payment?
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HMRC cracking down on R&D claims
Business TaxCompanies that undertake research and development (R&D) should be aware that more information will be required when claiming the associated tax relief from 1 August 2023. What’s changing?