HMRC app usage surged in 2025
Use of the HMRC app surged last year as millions of users downloaded it for the first time, according to the tax authority’s figures. HMRC says the app was downloaded…
Tax
Christmas crafters urged to check tax rules
HMRC is urging those making money from Christmas crafts, seasonal market stalls, or selling festive items to check if they need to report their earnings. As the festive season approaches,…
Autumn Budget 2025
The Government’s challenge in its second Budget was how to promote a fairer and more sustainable tax system to promote growth, support public services and help families. The overall price…
Autumn Budget 2025 Key measures at a glance
Following Rachel Reeves’ budget earlier today we have summarised below the key tax changes and announcements she has made: Our full detailed guide on the Budget and our Tax Tables…
Countdown to Vaping Products Duty begins
There is now less than a year until the UK Government introduces Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and vaping duty stamps (VDS) on 1 October 2026. VPD, a new excise duty,…
Over 750,000 young people yet to claim savings
Over 750,000 18-to-23-year-olds have yet to claim their matured Child Trust Funds, according to HMRC. The tax authority says that the accounts are worth £2,242 each on average. Child Trust…
Chancellor should use budget to reform tax system, IFS says
Chancellor Rachel Reeves should use the Autumn Budget to reform the UK’s tax system, says the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). The think tank says this would help Ms Reeves…
New tax avoidance law risks missing target, warns CIOT
New legislation aimed at tackling rogue tax agents and those pushing tax avoidance schemes won’t catch all of those it is aimed at, warns the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT)….
HMRC brings in extra £4.6 billion using ‘big data’ system
HMRC brought in an extra £4.6 billion in tax revenue last year by using its ‘big data’ system. The tax authority’s Connect system uses data from a wide range of…
Expert Advisory Panel to provide industry insight on R&D tax relief
HMRC has appointed six independent industry specialists to a new Research and Development (R&D) Expert Advisory Panel. The introduction of the panel is one of a number of practical enhancements…
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