01-Apr-2019
Making Tax Digital becomes law
From today the government’s major Making Tax Digital programme becomes law for over one million VAT-registered businesses earning more than £85,000. The new rules, first announced in 2015, will mean most businesses above the VAT threshold will need to keep their records digitally and submit their VATreturn using MTD-compatible software for VAT periods starting on or after 1 April. MTD will make […]
04-Mar-2019
HMRC warns of landline scams threatening households
Households with a landline number should be vigilant of phone calls from fraudsters pretending to be the tax authority, warns HM Revenue and Customs. As HMRC has increasingly cracked down on email and SMS phishing, a rising number of criminals are turning to the traditional method of cold-calling publicly available phone numbers to steal money […]
28-Feb-2019
HMRC urges business owners to make sure they are ready for no deal
https://youtu.be/uh9FuN2D5v4 HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging business owners to prepare now and consider 3 steps to ensure their businesses can continue to trade with the EU if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. The first step businesses need to take is to register for an Economic Operator and Registration Identification (EORI) […]
18-Jan-2019
Self Assessment returns: unbelievable excuses and dubious expenses
As the deadline approaches for submitting returns and paying tax for 2017 to 2018, HMRC reveals some of the most bizarre excuses it has received for not paying on time. Most taxpayers complete their tax returns honestly and on time but every year HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) receives some outlandish excuses and expense claims. […]
07-Jan-2019
Time is running out to file your Self Assessment tax return – talk to us today
https://youtu.be/_QzNuPkf9Iw Around 5,542,000 taxpayers have less than a month to complete their Self Assessment tax returns before the 31 January 2019 deadline – so talk to Barter Durgan today and we can help. More than 11.5 million 2017 to 2018 tax returns are due and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) expects the vast majority of […]
14-Nov-2018
Five ways HMRC can help boost your finances
HM Revenue and Customs is reminding taxpayers during Talk Money Week how it can provide them with financial support. From helping people buy their first home to government-funded top-ups for savers, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is supporting Talk Money Week and reminding taxpayers how the department can help boost their finances. Mel Stride MP, […]
02-Aug-2018
HMRC warns it’s time to declare offshore assets
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging UK taxpayers to come forward and declare any foreign income or profits on offshore assets before 30 September to avoid higher tax penalties. New legislation called ‘Requirement to Correct’ requires UK taxpayers to notify HMRC about any offshore tax liabilities relating to UK income tax, capital gains tax, […]
12-Jul-2018
‘Open HMRC’ – Alexa helps tax credits customers
HM Revenue and Customs has launched new and innovative technology to help more than three million customers renew their tax credits by July 31st. HMRC has developed a customer-focused service through Amazon Alexa specifically for those seeking help with their tax credits renewals. Customers with Amazon Alexa-enabled devices can ask Alexa to ‘open HMRC’ and ask for help […]
03-Jul-2018
We’re looking for a trainee accountant
We have a vacancy in our practice for full-time AAT trainee accountant. The role would suit a school or college leaver. No experience is necessary but an enthusiasm for learning and an interest in finance is essential. A full study package will be provided. Our office is busy and friendly and we are based in the […]
06-Jun-2018
HMRC warning about fake emails
Customers are advised to lookout for a new bogus email scam, claiming to be from HMRC. If you receive an email with a subject that reads “You have received new messages from HMRC”, that also has an attachment, they should send it to phishing@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk and then delete it. HMRC will never ask for any personal, or financial […]
