3.4m people have until end of January to file tax returns Around 8.6 million people have already filed their 2023-24 tax return, HMRC said. The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025
Do I need to declare bitcoin and other cryptocurrency profits on a self assessment tax return? If you’ve sold NFTs, dabbled in doge or got paid in bitcoin, it all needs to be accounted for with HMRC The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025
Expert tips for filing your first self-assessment tax return – and how to do better next year The 31 January deadline for filing a self assessment tax return is today The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025
HMRC should ‘take seriously’ recommendations, says spending watchdog chairman An exchange of letters between bosses at the Public Accounts Committee and HM Revenue and Customs was published on Wednesday. Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2025
How to reduce your tax bill as self-assessment deadline looms The date for your diary is 31 January – by then your returns must be filed and paid The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025
Watchdog accuses HMRC of deliberately ‘degrading’ phone services Long call waiting times have ‘damaged trust in the tax system’, public accounts committee report says The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2025
HMRC ‘degrading its own services as a matter of policy’ Customer service has continued to deteriorate, the Public Accounts Committee said, as it urged the tax authority to be bolder in tackling abuse. The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025
‘Humphrey' government AI assistant looks to slash UK public sector red tape Humphrey will help unlock new efficiencies across government departments, including the NHS, HMRC and DVLA. TechRadar · Jan 21, 2025
UK Woman Receives £955 From Child Trust Fund She Didn't Know She Had: Do You Have One, Too? Latonya Skye-Paterson, a 20-year-old student, was surprised to discover a £955 Child Trust Fund she didn't know existed. It turns out she's not alone. International Business Times UK · Jan 21, 2025
KPMG under investigation over audit of gambling company Entain FRC confirms inquiry into accounting firm’s 2022 audit of Ladbrokes, Coral and Sportingbet owner The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2025
Market turmoil has calmed but Rachel Reeves faces more challenges ahead Chancellor survives chaos in markets but faces more questions on growth, cuts, public sector pay and fraud The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2025
What you need to file a self assessment tax return as HMRC deadline fast approaches Returns must be submitted and paid by 31 January - or individuals can face fines from HMRC The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025
New UK tax rules on side hustles like eBay and Vinted may lead to ‘nasty surprises’ Sites have until end of the month to tell HMRC how much money users have made but confusion surrounds system The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2025
Expert tips on getting UK self-assessment tax returns right With the online deadline just days away, here is how to avoid the pitfalls and make the most of what you can claim The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2025
The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025 The biggest scams of 2024 The cost of a purchase scam claim last year was £650 on average
The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025 Warning as HMRC self-assessment deadline fast approaching – with new rules for Vinted and eBay sellers Online entrepreneurs need to be aware of new rules, HMRC warns
Evening Standard · Jan 6, 2025 HMRC issues penalty warning to 5.4 million taxpayers who have yet to complete self assessment form Anyone who fails to file tax return by January 31 faces late filing penalty
The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2025 Nearly 25,000 people filed tax returns on first day of 2025 Some 5.4 million people still need to file returns before the January 31 deadline.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2025 New year, new start … Is 2025 the right time to become your own boss? Going freelance is not without risk but if you want to shed the shackles of the 9-5 here’s how to plan it properly
International Business Times UK · Jan 3, 2025 UK Etsy, eBay, and Vinted Sellers Beware: HMRC Cracking Down On Businesses Earning £1700 And More HMRC is cracking down on online sellers. Platforms like Etsy, eBay, and Vinted must now share data on users earning over £1,700 annually.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2024 Energy caps to stamp duty changes: your personal finance diary for January-April 2025 Stubbornly high interest rates and inflation could be good or bad depending on your situation. Here are some key dates to watch out for
Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024 How to do a self assessment tax return as 31 January deadline approaches There’s not long to go until your latest self assessment has to be filed
The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2024 New year finances: a month-by-month UK guide to sorting out your money A checklist of vital tasks throughout the year, from filing your tax return to making the most of your holiday cash
The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2024 Forget ‘benefit cheats’ – £23bn a year is going unclaimed. How do we get that to vulnerable people? The pension credit deadline has passed – and the government must help find millions missing out on money they’re entitled to, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024 'A hard act to follow': Top civil servant in Scotland to leave role Scotland’s top civil servant will leave the post next year, the Scottish Government has announced.