For some time now there has been the option to set up two step authentication to access your tax accounts through HMRC or the Government Gateway. I have found that that choice no longer exists for access to personal tax accounts. Today I had to set…
If you are treating your employees to a Christmas party, Christmas lunch or dinner, or giving them a gift to show your appreciation you should be aware of how HMRC views the costs of your generosity.
The Chancellor's Autumn Statement announced a change to the Flat Rate VAT Scheme which many small businesses use to simplify their VAT record keeping.
The media has been reporting recently on HMRC inquiries into the employment status of BBC personnel. The inquiries will establish whether workers should be taxed as employees or whether they are self employed.
HMRC have always bee…
Last week I was invited to attend, with some other local bookkeepers and accountants, a consultation meeting with HMRC and the Office of Tax Simplification to provide feedback on several suggestions being proposed by both organisations around tax.