Hmrc powers news
May 1st, 2011
Since the 2008 Finance Act extended HMRC’s powers to gather information and visit businesses, they have been looking for a chance to flex their newly-acquired muscles. They now have the right to…
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June 1st, 2010
Paying Inheritance Tax is never a pleasant experience - and it’s about to get even more stressful with the behaviour-based penalty regime now extended to IHT!The behaviour-based penalty regime was…
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May 1st, 2010
On the subject of advice, James Bailey forewarns that an element of caution should be adopted when using the freely available information laid out by HMRC. Guidance ManualsHM Revenue and Customs are…
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May 1st, 2010
Sarah Bradford offers guidance and practical advice on what to do if you are the subject of a HMRC ‘compliance check’. The self-assessment system essentially relies on taxpayer honesty to ensure…
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October 1st, 2009
HMRC have now published the final draft of their new Charter (or, to quote its title, “Your Charter”). The document will be formally launched this autumn, but there are not likely to be any…
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