HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is working to enhance compliance and improve efficiency with tax filings by implementing Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax. However, taxpayers still need to get ready for MTD before it becomes mandatory in April … Continue reading
Author Archives: Howard Roth
Mind the (tax) gap – Why HMRC may have SMEs in its sights
The tax gap, the difference between the amount of tax owed and collected, has long been a thorn in HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC’s) side. HMRC believe that last year, a total of £46.8 billion of tax was left uncollected, … Continue reading
Mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind delayed by HMRC
The delay to payrolling Benefits in Kind (BIK) to 2027 may seem like a cause of relief for many businesses who are concerned about the extra responsibility the changes will bring, but employers should still prepare for this landmark change. … Continue reading
Kittel VAT: How to control the uncontrollable
Receiving a Kittel VAT notice is something that many businesses dread. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) can demand the repayment of tax already reclaimed, and this can sometimes amount to a significant amount of money. The notice comes when a … Continue reading
Increased borrowing could mean increased taxes, experts warn
Public borrowing hit £20.5 billion in April, the highest level for that month since 1993 and nearly £3 billion above forecast. Economists warn the Chancellor may have little choice but to plug the gap with tax rises, spending cuts or … Continue reading
