Tax
Six taskforces to tackle tax dodgers launched
Six new taskforces launched this week by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) are expected to recover more than £23m from tax dodgers.
New tax helpline and services for the bereaved
People who have suffered bereavement and who need to contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will now find improved and streamlined processes from this month.
Tax credit claimants warned to beware of email scams
A warning has been issued by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) about possible fake or "phishing" emails sent out by fraudsters.
Tax refunds come early this year
Around three million taxpayers will start to receive tax refunds from next week, two months earlier than last year, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) confirmed today.
Tax credit claimants need to renew - or payments may stop
Tax credit customers are being reminded by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) that they must renew claims by the 31 July deadline - or their payments may stop.
Life insurance and inheritance tax planning
Unbiased.co.uk's annual Tax Action Report reveals UK taxpayers will waste £448 million this year due to poor inheritance tax (IHT) planning when it comes to their life insurance policies.
Countdown on for e-Bayers to come clean
There are just two months left of a three month amnesty for those who make money through online auction sites to come clean.
Charity donations reducing IHT bill
Julie Hutchison's (head of technical insight at Standard Life) response to the change in IHT by HMRC, which details that from 6 April if you leave ten per cent of your estate to charity the tax due may be paid at a reduced rate of 36 per cent instead of 40 per cent.
Online sellers offered Twitter tax Q&A
People trading on the internet who haven't paid all the tax they owe are being invited to take part in an online Twitter question and answer session by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
Online sellers offered chance to settle tax bills
People trading on the internet who haven't paid all the tax they owe have been offered the opportunity to come forward and pay up under an HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) campaign.
Cyber crime team to tackle organised tax fraud
A new cyber crime team to tackle tax fraud by organised criminals more proactively was launched today by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Mums call for family friendly tax breaks
Ahead of the Chancellor's Budget next Wednesday, the second UK Mums' Budget from Family Investments reveals that family friendly tax breaks are top of mums' agendas as they face an extra £7bn on everyday essential costs in 2012.
Don’t throw away thousands of pounds of interest to the tax man
Savers who have used their full cash ISA allowance every year since their introduction in 1999 would be £3,800 richer than if they had just put the same amount away in an easy access savings account, according to analysis by MoneySupermarket.com.
Flexible income route can reduce inheritance tax bill for pensioners
People who are eligible for flexible income drawdown on their pension savings can use the scheme to significantly reduce their inheritance tax liabilities, according to investment specialist Skandia.
Tax returns the key to tax savings
With the deadline for filing online tax returns fast approaching, including the correct information on a tax return and making the most of current legislation could be the key to big savings this tax year, according to pension and investments provider, NFU Mutual.