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05 Aug 2025

HMRC launches online PAYE service

HMRC has launched a new online PAYE service, which it says will give 35 million workers more control over their tax affairs.

05 Aug 2025

Time for taxpayers to get ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

Self-employed taxpayers and landlords should file their 2024/25 tax return early to find out if Making Tax Digital (MTD) will apply to them from next April, says the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG).

05 Aug 2025

HMRC sends side hustle warning

HMRC is warning those earning extra income through a side hustle to check if they need to register for self assessment and file a tax return.

05 Aug 2025

HMRC to fine crypto investors £300 for non-disclosure

UK-based holders of cryptoassets will have to provide personal details to crypto service providers or face penalties of up to £300 from HMRC.

05 Aug 2025

Criminal tax offence plan risks going too far, warns CIOT

HMRC plans to introduce a tax avoidance criminal offence risks overreach, the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has warned.

05 Aug 2025

Watch out for Winter Fuel Payment scams

HMRC has issued a warning to be on high alert for scams linked to Winter Fuel Payments after receiving 15,100 reports of bogus activity in June.

05 Aug 2025

IHT on pensions most unpopular of Labour's tax increases

Inheritance Tax (IHT) on pensions is the most unpopular of the tax raising measures introduced by the Labour government during its first year, according to a survey.

05 Aug 2025

Harsh personal guarantees will chill growth ambitions, warns FSB

Personal guarantees risk holding back the growth the economy needs, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned.

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