A recent investigation into Child Trust Funds (CTFs) has revealed that, disturbingly, nearly £400 million in matured CTFs remain unclaimed.

The second ever Tax Administration and Maintenance Day has taken place with a range of technical proposals and consultations published

Given this low demand, HMRC is reviewing the current paper filing service as less than 3% do so using a paper return.

The provision of 30 hours of free childcare for 38 weeks to now include all pre-school children over the age of nine months.

The energy price guarantee of £2,500 was extended in the March Budget for a further three months, which is welcome news for employees SMEs

New measures affecting pension allowances announced in the March Budget could mean your retirement planning strategy needs to be reviewed. 

With basis period reform underway, tax simplification for sole traders and partnerships will have an increased cash basis turnover threshold.

With HMRC under pressure to collect more tax owed, it is moving away from the tolerance shown during the pandemic and back towards a normal level of debt enforcement activity

It’s paramount that directors and employees check tax codes sent for the 2023/24 tax year as a large proportion of codes will be incorrect

The eligibility for some bereavement payments has now been extended to unmarried couples, but there are two major caveats. 

A new points-based penalty applies to late VAT returns for VAT periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023

HMRC sets its sights on targeting the the proliferation of software used to suppress electronic sales records.