HMRC

HMRC R&D tax relief proposals ‘detrimental’ for start-ups

HMRC’s consultation on preventing abuse of R&D tax relief for SMEs, which closes on 28 August, must “balance the fight…

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HMRC investigates 23 big businesses over ‘serious’ tax evasion

HMRC is expected to accelerate its investigations into big businesses following suspicion that 23 of the 2,100 largest UK businesses…

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UK businesses overpaid £9bn in corporation tax last year

UK businesses overpaid at least £9.1bn last year, up 12.4% from the previous year, according to a leading national accountancy…

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HMRC issues fraud warning to businesses

HMRC has issued “nudge” letters to 3,000 employers each week, informing employers that their records show they may need to…

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HMRC fines Purplebricks in money-laundering breach

Purplebricks has been fined more than £260,000 for breaching laws on money laundering. HMRC said the online estate agency was…

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HMRC announces three director appointments

HMRC has confirmed the appointment of three new director generals, with all roles beginning with immediate effect. The changes follow…

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Withdrawn APNs on the rise at HMRC

HMRC withdrew more Accelerated Payment Notices (APNs) than it issued last year, according to law firm RPC. In the period,…

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Police warn of rise in HMRC scams

A rise in HMRC scams has been reported across the West Midlands, with police urging people to “be on their…

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Complaints to HMRC jump 19% in May 2020

The number of complaints to HMRC jumped 19% to 6,437 in May as service levels “buckled under the pressure of…

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HMRC appoints deputy CEO

HMRC has appointed Angela MacDonald as deputy chief executive and second permanent secretary. The cabinet secretary, with the approval of…

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