The Latest Breaking News from HMRC

R&D tax relief changes threaten Scottish SMEs

Tax credit expert warns that HMRC will now require much more detailed information when making claims

Insider UK · Jun 30, 2023

27% annual fall in house sales in May – HMRC figures

The fall is partly due to a higher number of bank holidays in May 2023, as well as a recent decline in general market conditions, HMRC’s report said.

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023

7 money changes coming in July - including new Ofgem energy price cap and stamps deadline

Keeping on top of your finances has never been more important, as the cost of living crisis continues to stretch wallets up and down the country - and here are seven things to be aware of in July

Daily Mirror · Jun 30, 2023

Midlothian towns set to get makeover after council wins £7m tax rebate

Councillors agreed to earmark £3million to tackle a backlog of maintenance and repairs across towns after they were described as being 'tired and rundown' in some places

Edinburgh Live · Jun 28, 2023

More than 300,000 UK Tax Credit claimants have just one month left to renew, HMRC warns

HMRC sent out two types of renewal packs to 1.5 million customers between May 2 and June 15, with more than 300,000 customers yet to confirm their circumstances

Chronicle Live · Jun 28, 2023

‘Lack of clarity’ concerns raised over impact of self-assessment helpline change

Treasury Committee chairwoman Harriett Baldwin said she is disappointed at HMRC’s response to questions on changes to the self-assessment helpline.

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023

Expert warns of five cost of living scams - what to look out for and how to avoid them

From con artists posing as HMRC workers to products offered at 'too good to be true' prices - there are a number of ways in which criminals are trying to exploit hard-working Britons

Chronicle Live · Jun 28, 2023

HMRC fines thousands of Brits - even though they haven't made enough to pay tax

The fines were handed down to several people who earned less than the personal allowance pre-tax, which sits at £12,500 at the time of writing.

Chronicle Live · Jun 26, 2023

Illegal cigarettes seized at Belfast Port

HM Revenue and Customs teamed up with the Border Force for the operation

Belfast Live · Jun 26, 2023

Thousands of Brits have been fined by HMRC - despite not making enough to pay tax

The fines were handed to people who earned less than the personal allowance - which is the amount you can earn before you start paying tax and currently sits at £12,500

Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2023