HMRC

West Midlands man arrested on suspicion of £495,000 furlough fraud

A West Midlands man has been arrested as part of an HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) investigation into a suspected…

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HMRC adds new guidance on Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

HMRC has issued new guidance regarding the Coronavirus Job Retention scheme and clarifies eligibility for those returning from sick leave…

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Government to introduce 2% digital services tax

The UK Government has confirmed plans to introduce a new 2% tax on the revenues of online marketplaces which “derive…

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BRC hits out at HMRC over ‘unreasonable’ pay rules

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has demanded HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) ceases action against retailers who have breached pay…

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Clothing manufacturers are failing to pay minimum wage, inquiry finds

British clothing manufacturers have been forced to pay almost £90,000 to employees for non-payment of minimum wage, following an HMRC…

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Iceland facing £21m bill over Christmas savings scheme

Iceland could be hit with a £21m fine as the HMRC has said the supermarket’s Christmas savings scheme meant its…

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Booksellers Association tells Amazon to ‘pay a proper share of taxation’

The Booksellers Association (BA) has called for Amazon and other online retailers to be given a taxation overhaul, after it…

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SRC calls for tax breaks and scrap for online and out-of-town levy

The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has called upon the government to reassure them that it will make no tax increases…

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Amazon tax bill halved despite profits increase

Amazon’s UK corporation tax bill was £4.5m in 2017, its lowest bill in five years, despite tripling its pre-tax profits…

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HMRC proposal to access taxpayers’ bank accounts in secret ‘condemned’

An HMRC proposal that would have allowed secret access to taxpayers’ bank accounts has been condemned as an “unreasonable invasion…

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