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HMRC updates Statutory Residence Test due to COVID-19

New guidance has been issued by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) which alters how the Statutory Residence Test (SRT) for tax will operate as a result of the COVID-19

UK launches points-based post-Brexit immigration system

The UK’s new points-based immigration is now live to help businesses as they prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December 2020. The new system

Business Secretary writes to professional services sector ahead of end of Brexit transition period

The Business Secretary has written to the professional and business services sector warning them about the actions they need to take to prepare for the end of the

Scammers are targeting Self-Assessment taxpayers, says HMRC

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is calling on Self-Assessment taxpayers to keep a look out for scammers posing as the tax authority. HMRC has said that scammers are using

Eat Out to Help Out compliance checks underway

More than 84,700 food and drink establishments took part in the Eat Out to Help Out (EOTHO) scheme, according to the Treasury’s latest figures. This resulted in 130,00

Businesses face legal action over unpaid business rates

Local authorities have begun to take legal action against businesses that fail to pay their business rates bills. A new report from property consultancy Colliers has

HMRC publishes consultation on MTD for Corporation Tax

A new consultation has been published by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) which explores how the core principles of Making Tax Digital (MTD) can be applied to Corporation

HM Revenue & Customs issues Capital Gains Tax reminder

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued a reminder of recent changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) to taxpayers and the impending deadline for reporting profits from sales

Virtual Christmas parties eligible for £150 annual function exemption

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has confirmed that virtual Christmas parties will be eligible for the £150 annual function exemption that employers often put towards...