Tax
HMRC launches campaign to help students learn about tax
Helping students manage tax better and develop good financial habits is the focus of a new Student Tax Advice campaign launched today by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
Tax Commissioners battle against tax evasion
Tax administrations in Australia, Canada, France, Italy, New Zealand, Sweden, United Kingdom, the United States of America, and others - all member countries of the OECD's Forum on Tax Administration (FTA) - are working together following revelations that Liechtenstein bank accounts are being used for tax avoidance and evasion.
Beware the consequences of tax changes, says BBA
The announcement by HM Revenue and Customs amending plans to tax so-called “non-domiciled” workers living in the UK shows the Treasury is listening to business, says the British Bankers’ Association.
Spring clean your estate planning, advises Standard Life
Despite a will being the key part of everyone’s overall financial and estate planning, the most recent Wills and Trusts Research Report from Standard Life has revealed that people are still not putting their personal affairs in order.
Three out of four Brits have no will power
Three quarters of people in the UK (74%) do not have a will, leaving their families walking a financial tightrope when they die, new research from Friends Provident, the FTSE 100 life and pensions company, has revealed.
TISA launches enhanced website with greater focus on consumers
Extending its web presence into the consumer space, today TISA launches its new website tisa.uk.com.
How do the 2008 tax changes affect you?
As announced in the Budget 2007, the Government is introducing a number of tax changes that will come into effect from 6th April. This could have an effect on people’s take home pay and pension payments.
New tax relief for entrepreneurs
A new capital gains tax relief for entrepreneurs, reflecting the Government's continued commitment to supporting small business and enterprise was announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer today.
Council tax leaves Brits most bitter
As the deadline for self-assessment tax returns looms large, council tax has been declared the most hated tax of all by users of MSN Money.
Taxpayers hit by huge fines for late self-assessment forms
Taxpayers are set to gift the taxman an unnecessary £463 million this year in fines generated by late returns, miscalculations and surcharges on unpaid tax, according to research by Unbiased.co.uk.
NFU Mutual offers end of tax year reminder
With the end of the tax year fast approaching, insurer NFU Mutual is reminding customers about a number of important changes that will be made before or on 6th April 2008.
SDLT Online filing doubles in a year
One in two legal practitioners are now submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) forms online, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has revealed.
File your Tax Return by 31 January or Pay the Penalty
If you still haven’t filed your Self Assessment tax return, you’ve only got until 31 January to do so, or you could face a £100 penalty for missing the deadline.
Get your self assessment return in on time and online
With the 31st January self assessment filing deadline only weeks away, HMRC is urging people to file their returns online and on time.
Thinking of filing online? See how it's done with HMRC's video podcast
People thinking of filing their Self Assessment (SA) tax returns online this year can now watch a video podcast to show them how it's done.