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Victory for business groups as HMRC suspends spot checks on small firms

2012-02-07 09:47 - 351 reads

HM Revenue & Customs has called a halt to a controversial scheme through which small companies are subject to spot checks and fines of up to £3,000 for poor paperwork.

Builders 'most likely' to botch up tax returns

2012-01-30 09:47 - 448 reads

Builders, taxi drivers and contractors struggle most with their tax returns, according to accountants.

Self Assessment deadline extended for two days

2012-01-26 17:14 - 1190 reads

HMRC has extended the 31 January deadline for online tax return submissions until the 2 February, due to its expected call centre strike.

Late tax fees waived due to HMRC strike

2012-01-25 16:55 - 386 reads

HMRC is to waive its late filing penalty for those unable to access the Self Assessment helpline on 31 January due to the expected call centre strike.

HMRC is 'illegally' fining small businesses, says tribunal

2012-01-16 09:36 - 1639 reads - 1 comment

HM Revenue and Customs is "deliberately" waiting months to let business owners know they have missed tax filing dates so it can generate millions in late payment fines.

An entrepreneur's guide to Self Assessment tax returns

2012-01-13 10:32 - 1315 reads

Paul Webb offers his top tips for entrepreneurs as the 31 January Self Assessment tax return deadline looms.

Anger as HMRC clamps down on small firms but lets big businesses off the hook

2012-01-03 17:28 - 1406 reads

HM Revenue and Customs has come under pressure over its plans to spot check the paperwork of 20,000 small businesses, despite claims it has let huge firms off millions of pounds.

MPs slam HMRC for giving big firms 'cosy' treatment

2011-12-20 10:51 - 704 reads

A damning report from a group of MPs has accused HMRC managers of having a "cosy relationship" with big business and bending the rules to provide preferential treatment.

UPDATED: Taxman's 'assault on rural economy halted by B&B'

2011-12-12 10:52 - 1119 reads

What has been described as "a state-endorsed assault on the rural economy and small business sector" has been hit after a B&B owner secured a victory against HM Revenue & Customs.

Employers to benefit from PAYE reform

2011-11-18 16:42 - 519 reads

HMRC is introducing changes to its Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system in a bid to simplify the penalty system and free employers from year-end fines.

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