All news on the topic: HMRC

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In one year, officials in the U.K. have frozen nearly $7.7 million worth of illicit crypto assets
The largest freeze order was issued against a wallet containing approximately $2 million in cryptocurrency that was hosted on Coinbase.
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Five million UK taxpayers now in highest tax bracket as fears grow over Reeves’ mini-budget
A record five million UK tax payers now fall into the highest rate tax bracket figures have revealed - as fears grow over the potential of Reeves’ April mini-budget.
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Universal Credit page down on Gov.uk, leaving users unable to log in this morning
The Universal Credit page on Gov.uk is down this morning leaving hundreds unable to log in to the website.
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Former UK students are owed up to £50,000, with £28 million still unclaimed
According to data from the Student Loans Company, some former students in England overpaid on their loans more than five years ago and have still not claimed their refunds.
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Severe HMRC warning to anyone who has gifted money to family
Generous Brits wishing to give money and belongings to loved ones before they pass away have been encouraged to familiarize themselves with the government’s inheritance tax (IHT) rules.
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Over 1 million people in the UK face impending £100 fines
Self-employed people have just missed an important tax deadline.
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Perfume boss admits to ignoring Russia sanctions
A British businessman caught on camera confessing he was illegally selling luxury perfume to Russia is not facing criminal charges, the BBC has learned.
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HMRC warning issued to state pensioners who could get an unexpected bill
The warning has come as hundreds of thousands of pensioners across the country could be at risk of receiving a bill from the government tax department next year
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Mandelson-backed Bank of London secures £42 million in new funding just days after a winding-up order
Clearing bank’s future was thrown into question by HMRC action over unpaid taxes last Thursday
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Gangster who cheated the taxman to build a £2.3m castle in Pakistan repays only £1,700
The scam was exposed after cops raided his Birmingham home and found plans for a palace
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Half a million left without Child Benefit payment
About half a million people have been left without their Child Benefit payment, after a technical issue at HMRC.
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Nadhim Zahawi confirms payment of nearly £5m due to tax error
Former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has told the BBC he paid nearly £5m to authorities to settle his tax affairs.
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Prominent Conservative property expert slapped with £4.5 million tax bill for construction dubbed ’Ten Floors of Whores’
HMRC has ruled that Dr Christopher Moran’s company failed to charge VAT to short term occupiers of a London apartment block, which have at times included sex workers
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State pension warning as 400,000 Brits face unexpected HMRC bill
The state pension increased by 8.5% this month, in line with September 2023’s wage growth figures, but the latest hike could lead 400,000 people into income tax brackets
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DWP to give two weeks' payments to people moving to Universal Credit
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued guidance to ease the transition of thousands of claimants onto Universal Credit
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HSBC warning of March spike in scams that saw £1.1m stolen in a month last year
HSBC UK said that over £1 million was reported stolen from its customers by impersonation scammers - some posing as HM Revenue and Customs ahead of end of year tax returns - in March 2023, with people being defrauded out of £5,791 on average
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HMRC warning as thousands of families missing out extra £4,000 a year
HMRC has urged families to take advantage of the Government's tax-free childcare scheme which is worth up to £4,000 a year, particularly as Easter is only a few weeks away
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Thousands warned they could miss out on £3,000 after benefit rule change
The changes to Child Benefit rules looks set to impact potentially 485,000 higher earners - however around 180,000 will need to "take action now" to make sure they benefit from the changes
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Corrie's Bill Roache given three months to clear debt as he tries to sell home
The Coronation Street actor's hearing commenced on Monday at insolvency court in London after being hit with a £546,000 tax bill from HMRC
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Trusted GP surgery manager stole £320k from business as workers feared for jobs
A Port Talbot GP surgery that cares for 800 patients has been left in "substantial financial risk" with staff fearing for their jobs - after a practice manager embezzled £320,000 from the business
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New driving laws for March 2024 including DVLA number plate ban and fuel duty
March is bringing a wave of changes to driving laws that could catch out motorists, which could see costs rise for drivers with petrol and diesel vehicles
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Savers over 55 urged to claim back up to £54,000 from HMRC in 'emergency' tax
Data released under a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to Royal London reveals some people reclaimed more than £50,000 after being charged emergency tax on pension withdrawals
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HMRC could owe couples £1,000 payout and urges them to do '30 second check'
HMRC says March is the most popular month for Marriage Allowance Applications with 70,000 couples applying in the month last year
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First-time buyers missed 'free money' last year by not utilising savings scheme
Over the last year, many first-time buyers may have missed out on a significant amount of money from a savings scheme created to boost deposits
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Lorraine Kelly shares her deep regret after avoiding £1.2 million tax bill
Lorraine Kelly took the HMRC to court in 2019 after the Scottish star was slapped with a whopping £1.2m tax bill for income tax and national insurance contributions