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HMRC to hire 5,000 extra tax compliance staff

HMRC is set to hire 5,000 extra tax inspectors as part of a clampdown on small businesses and their owners,…

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Tax debt hits £44.8bn, HMRC finds 

The overall tax debt in the UK has risen to £44.8bn, up from £43.3bn last quarter, according to the latest…

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HMRC chief Jim Harra to step down

HMRC chief Jim Harra has announced that he is stepping down from the role in the spring.  In a LinkedIn…

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PCS welcomes chancellor’s promise to recruit 5,000 HMRC staff

The Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) has welcomed chancellor Rachel Reeves’ promise to recruit 5,000 new compliance officers in…

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HMRC tax reliefs to creative industries rise by 16% to £2.2bn

HMRC paid out £2.2bn to creative industries through tax reliefs in the year ended 31 March 2023, up by 16%…

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‘Record’ number of tax penalties overturned on appeal amid helpline delays

The number of penalties issued by HMRC for late payment of tax or late filing of tax returns overturned on…

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HMRC issues nudge letters to crypto owners over unpaid tax

HMRC has started to issue nudge letters to crypto owners who are suspected of failing to pay the correct tax…

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SMEs targeted by HMRC crackdown on National Minimum Wage non-compliance

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in 11 UK regions are being targeted as part of an HMRC crackdown on perceived…

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Inheritance tax receipts hit £2.1bn in Q2

HMRC data has revealed that inheritance tax receipts for the period between April and June 2024 hit £2.1bn, up by…

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HMRC error could affect self-employed workers, LITRG warns

An HMRC error could mean that some low-income, self-employed workers lose out on their National Insurance-related benefits, The Low Incomes…

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