HMRC has not fined a single enabler of offshore tax evasion

HMRC has not fined a single enabler of offshore tax evasion in five years, data released in response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request has revealed.

This is despite HMRC having landmark…

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Latest guidance for employers

HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin. The August issue has information on various topics, including:

  • electronic payment deadline falls on a weekend

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HMRC urged to take action to defuse side hustle time bomb

HMRC has been urged to defuse a tax bombshell threatening online traders, by the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG).

The LITRG, which is part of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT),…

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New tipping law comes into force

Businesses have been banned from withholding tips or service charges from their staff under new rules that came into force on 1 October.

All tips, whether in cash or by card, must now be …

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Permanent business rate cut for high street on the way

The government has published draft legislation to permanently cut business rates for retail, hospitality and leisure properties from 2026.

The tax cut will be funded by a tax rise for the…

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Parliamentary watchdog accuses HMRC of deliberately 'degrading' phone services

Parliament's spending watchdog has accused HMRC of deliberately running down its phone services to force people to go online, according to a report.

The Public Accounts Committee's (PAC) …

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Advisory fuel rates for company cars

New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 March 2025.

The guidance states: 'you can use the previous rates for up to one month from the date the new…

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Coronavirus measure: Statutory Sick Pay from day one

The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has announced that employees will be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from day one when self-isolating rather than having to wait until day four under the SSP…

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Regulators request delay in corporate reporting

Financial regulators have requested a moratorium on corporate financial reports for at least two weeks. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been communicating with the Financial Reporting Council…

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