Research shows a significant increase in HMRC tax investigations – now a quarter of a million opened per year
Tax

Research shows a significant increase in HMRC tax investigations – now a qu...

11m Accountancy Age

Research shows a significant increase in HMRC tax ...

HMRC tax investigations into individuals and small businesses have increased in the last year from 232,000 in 2021/22 to 248,000 in 2022/23*, accordin...

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Jeremy Hunt hints at further tax cuts at Davos: What accountants need to know
Budget

Jeremy Hunt hints at further tax cuts at Davos: What accountants need to kn...

11m Rachael Kennedy

Jeremy Hunt hints at further tax cuts at Davos: Wh...

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has hinted at the possibility of further tax cuts in the upcoming spring Budget, during his time at the World Economic Forum...

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84% of tax professionals fear double taxation as Pillar 2 looms
Corporate Tax

84% of tax professionals fear double taxation as Pillar 2 looms

11m Accountancy Age

84% of tax professionals fear double taxation as P...

The legislation, which introduces a global minimum tax of at least 15% for multinational enterprises, aims to limit tax competition and ensure large c...

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MHA and MHA Moore and Smalley announce strategic merger to bolster nationwide services
Mergers And Acquisitions

MHA and MHA Moore and Smalley announce strategic merger to bolster nationwi...

11m Accountancy Age

MHA and MHA Moore and Smalley announce strategic m...

Founded in 1892, MHA Moore and Smalley will merge with it's parent network in April 2024 Read More...

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HMRC issues second warning to crypto users
Personal Tax

HMRC issues second warning to crypto users

11m Accountancy Age

HMRC issues second warning to crypto users

HMRC sees the profit or loss made on buying and selling of exchange tokens as within the charge to Capital Gains Tax (CGT). Read More...

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UK Accountants brace for significant tax changes in 2024
Administration

UK Accountants brace for significant tax changes in 2024

12m Accountancy Age

UK Accountants brace for significant tax changes i...

The upcoming tax changes in 2024 will significantly impact businesses and individuals in the UK. Accountants play a crucial role in helping clients na...

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Phil Thompson loses IR35 case
HMRC

Phil Thompson loses IR35 case

1y Accountancy Age

Phil Thompson loses IR35 case

The recent IR35 case involving former Liverpool footballer and Sky Sports presenter, Phil Thompson, has drawn attention to the complexities and implic...

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What should accountants take away from Amazon's $270 million tax win?
Business

What should accountants take away from Amazon's $270 million tax win?

1y Accountancy Age

What should accountants take away from Amazon's $2...

Accountants must stay vigilant, adapt their tax strategies to evolving regulations, prioritize transparency, and foster collaboration with tax authori...

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Sunak employs Thatcher-like tactics with taxation shift
Corporate Tax

Sunak employs Thatcher-like tactics with taxation shift

1y Accountancy Age

Sunak employs Thatcher-like tactics with taxation ...

As the government prepares for re-election, PM Sunak promises to control spending in order to bring forth tax cuts next year Read More...

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HMRC shifts greater responsibility to insolvency practitioners following cessation tax clearance services
HMRC

HMRC shifts greater responsibility to insolvency practitioners following ce...

1y Accountancy Age

HMRC shifts greater responsibility to insolvency p...

Will the absence of these clearances increases the risk of discovering tax liabilities after the dissolution of the company, leading to financial burd...

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New HMRC tax rules set to impact online sellers
HMRC

New HMRC tax rules set to impact online sellers

1y Rachael Kennedy

New HMRC tax rules set to impact online sellers

From January 1, 2024, HMRC will implement new tax rules affecting individuals who sell items on platforms like Etsy, Depop, and Vinted. The new regula...

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25% of total income and capital gains tax paid by 100,000 taxpayers
Personal Tax

25% of total income and capital gains tax paid by 100,000 taxpayers

1y Accountancy Age

25% of total income and capital gains tax paid by ...

HMRC reveal a small majority of people are soldiering a significant proportion of income and capital gains tax, following FOI request. Data has reigni...

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Kaye Adams defeat of HMRC should set IR35 precedent
Brexit & Economy

Kaye Adams defeat of HMRC should set IR35 precedent

1y Accountancy Age

Kaye Adams defeat of HMRC should set IR35 preceden...

Landmark victory for UK freelancers as media Presenter Kaye Adams wins nine-year IR35 case against HMRC Read More...

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HMRC launches campaign targeting crypto tax evaders
Digital assets

HMRC launches campaign targeting crypto tax evaders

1y Accountancy Age

HMRC launches campaign targeting crypto tax evader...

It is essential for crypto asset owners to take advantage of the new disclosure facility and seek specialist advice when necessary Read More...

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Master the art of end-of-year prep for Limited Company clients
Business

Master the art of end-of-year prep for Limited Company clients

1y Accountancy Age

Master the art of end-of-year prep for Limited Com...

Discover the critical aspects of end-of-year preparation for accountants managing limited company clients, from tax planning to compliance and effecti...

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HMRC's new taxation rules for freelancers will mean significant adjustments
HMRC

HMRC's new taxation rules for freelancers will mean significant adjustments

1y Accountancy Age

HMRC's new taxation rules for freelancers will mea...

Navigate the complexities of HMRC's new tax rules for freelancers and partnerships with our in-depth analysis of the upcoming changes for the 2024-25 ...

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Making Tax Difficult: MPs raise concerns about HMRC
MTD

Making Tax Difficult: MPs raise concerns about HMRC

1y Accountancy Age

Making Tax Difficult: MPs raise concerns about HMR...

The successful implementation of MTD depends on the government's ability to address the concerns raised by stakeholders and provide a transparent and ...

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Autumn Statement preview 2023
Budget

Autumn Statement preview 2023

1y Greg Noble

Autumn Statement preview 2023

Jeremy Hunt has made it clear that his main priority is to continue to reduce inflation ahead of the next election Read More...

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Veteran Conservative MP IR35 tenacity ‘welcomed’ by industry
Contracting

Veteran Conservative MP IR35 tenacity ‘welcomed’ by industry

1y Greg Noble

Veteran Conservative MP IR35 tenacity ‘welcomed’ b...

Sir John Redwood is advocating for Jeremy Hunt to include a series of “economical” tax reductions in his November 22 Autumn Statement Read More...

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Significant tax changes in Autumn Statement could be viewed ‘negatively’ by businesses
Budget

Significant tax changes in Autumn Statement could be viewed ‘negatively’ by...

1y Greg Noble

Significant tax changes in Autumn Statement could ...

The cumulative corporation tax earnings from April to September reached £43.3 billion Read More...

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Can you claim expenses if you now work from home?
Tax

Can you claim expenses if you now work from home?

1y Daniel Tannenbaum

Can you claim expenses if you now work from home?

With more people in the UK working from home, the costs associated with remote working can start to add up and there are some real savings if you can ...

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As resources wear thin, HMRC must turn to digital
HMRC

As resources wear thin, HMRC must turn to digital

1y Helen Thornley

As resources wear thin, HMRC must turn to digital

At the end of September, HMRC announced new restrictions to the Agent Dedicated Line (ADL). Helen Thornley, technical officer at the ATT, breaks down ...

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Accounting firms disagree on future of CGT as General Election looms
Budget

Accounting firms disagree on future of CGT as General Election looms

1y Greg Noble

Accounting firms disagree on future of CGT as Gene...

CGT receipts have increased by over 100% in the past five years and reached a record level of £18bn in the last year alone, and a further 18% increase...

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Exploring the opportunities of Generative AI in corporate tax: trends, benefits, and challenges
Tax

Exploring the opportunities of Generative AI in corporate tax: trends, bene...

1y Liz Salecka

Exploring the opportunities of Generative AI in co...

Digitalisation is already having a major impact on the way companies run their tax departments and meet new, and ongoing changes, to tax regulations g...

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MTD: The story so far
MTD

MTD: The story so far

1y Sam Alberti

MTD: The story so far

The UK's plan to digitalise the tax system is well underway Read More...

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WATCH: Scepticism growing towards MTD for ITSA
HMRC

WATCH: Scepticism growing towards MTD for ITSA

1y Greg Noble

WATCH: Scepticism growing towards MTD for ITSA

The most recent postponement marks the fifth time that MTD for ITSA has been pushed back from its initial target date of April 2018 Read More...

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AAT: HMRC needs more support and longer-term thinking
HMRC

AAT: HMRC needs more support and longer-term thinking

1y Adam Harper

AAT: HMRC needs more support and longer-term think...

The proportion of telephone adviser attempts handled declined from 77.3% in 2021, to 71.1% - dropping further adrift of HMRC’s target of 85% Read More...

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