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HMRC gives out information periodically about email scams that are reported by employers and individual taxpayers. Recent emails have been offering tax rebates. HMRC does not notify taxpayers of tax rebates via email or invite them to complete an online form to receive a rebate.
Continue reading Fraudulent Emails - HMRC provides information about phishing scams
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Ian Congreave - Payroll writer and lecturer
Filed under: Compliance on September 21st, 2008 | No Comments »
Over eight years ago, in April 2000, the government introduced the “IR35” rules, provisions aimed at preventing tax avoidance by means of “intermediary” personal service companies, set up by individuals to minimise employment tax and NICs liabilities.
Continue reading Tax Relief for Travel Expenses - New proposals to prevent tax avoidance by use of overarching contracts
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Ian Congreave - Payroll writer and lecturer
Filed under: Compliance on August 11th, 2008 | No Comments »
There are a number of different structures governing the interest that HMRC charges on late payments of tax and pays out on overpayments, the framework and legislation for which were inherited from the Inland Revenue and HM Customs and Excise. As many taxpayers, particularly businesses, interact with HMRC across a range of taxes, HMRC is concerned that the differences are viewed as adding unnecessary complexity and burdens to the tax system.
Continue reading Interest Paid on Underpaid and Overpaid Tax - HMRC consults on a new approach to interest
Written by
Ian Congreave - Payroll writer and lecturer
Filed under: Compliance on June 30th, 2008 | No Comments »
There are a number of different penalty structures across the taxes and duties administered by HMRC, the framework and legislation for which were inherited from the Inland Revenue and HM Customs and Excise. As many taxpayers, particularly businesses, interact with HMRC across a range of taxes, HMRC is concerned that the differences are viewed as adding unnecessary complexity and burdens to the tax system.
Continue reading Filing Tax Returns and Paying Tax On Time - HMRC consults on a new approach to penalties
Written by
Ian Congreave - Payroll writer and lecturer
Filed under: Compliance on June 30th, 2008 | No Comments »
