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HMRC Directions under the Income and Corporation Taxes (Electronic Communications) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/282)

These directions specify the procedures for electronic communications related to claim notifications, additional information, and amendments to company tax returns containing an R&D claim.

31 Mar 2025 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

Weekly Roundup HMRC Manuals: 31 March 2025

31 March 2025 - This roundup sets out the most important changes to HMRC manuals over the past week as curated by our editors

31 Mar 2025 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

Updated HMRC interest rates for late and early payments

Following the publication of

28 Mar 2025 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

CIOT response: Inquiry into the Scottish Budget process in practice

The CIOT has published its response to the inquiry into the Scottish Budget process in practice. The response focuses on the effectiveness of the Budget process in delivering tax policy in Scotland and highlights the need for improvements in legislative procedures for devolved taxes.

28 Mar 2025 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

SI 2025/386 Taxes and Duties, etc (Interest Rate) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

These Regulations are made to amend four pieces of secondary legislation to increase the late payment interest rate on amounts payable to HMRC in respect of unpaid tax liabilities by 1.5 percentage points.

27 Mar 2025 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

Spring Statement 2025: key tax announcements

The Chancellor delivered the government’s Spring Statement on 26 March 2025. Although not a Budget or ‘major fiscal event’ the statement included a number of tax announcements.

26 Mar 2025 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

Weekly Roundup HMRC Manuals: 24 March 2025

24 March 2025 - This roundup sets out the most important changes to HMRC manuals over the past week as curated by our editors

24 Mar 2025 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

Finance Act 2025 receives Royal Assent

Finance Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 20 March 2025.

21 Mar 2025 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

R&D guidance updated to add details for companies based in Northern Ireland

Three R&D guidance pages have been updated to add details for companies based in Northern Ireland.

21 Mar 2025 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

SSI 2025/79 The Aggregates Tax and Devolved Taxes Administration (Scotland) Act 2024 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2025

Certain provisions of the Aggregates Tax and Devolved Taxes (Scotland) Act 2024 (ATDT(S)A 2024) come into force on 1 April 2025.

20 Mar 2025 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Owner-Managed Businesses expert

Agent Update: Issue 129

HMRC has published Issue 129 of the Agent Update, providing a round-up of updates and reminders for tax practitioners.

20 Mar 2025 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

Weekly Roundup HMRC Manuals: 17 March 2025

17 March 2025 - This roundup sets out the most important changes to HMRC manuals over the past week as curated by our editors

17 Mar 2025 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

Plans to increase the self assessment reporting threshold for trading income and other measures to deliver Plan for Change

The Government has announced that it plans to increase the income tax self assessment (ITSA) reporting threshold for trading income from £1,000 to £3,000 gross within this Parliament. Other measures to help HMRC deliver Plan for Change are also announced.

12 Mar 2025 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

Weekly Roundup HMRC Manuals: 10 March 2025

10 March 2025 - This roundup sets out the most important changes to HMRC manuals over the past week as curated by our editors

10 Mar 2025 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

HMRC guidance on closure of the online service to file company accounts and tax returns

HMRC has issued guidance on the closure of the online service to file company accounts and tax returns.

07 Mar 2025 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

First-tier Tribunal ( Tax Chamber) updates guidance on pdf bundles

The First-tier Tribunal has revised its guidance on the preparation of pdf bundles that was first published in 2021.

04 Mar 2025 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

SI 2025/231 The Register of Overseas Entities (Protection and Trusts) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

SI 2025/231: These Regulations are made to amend the Register of Overseas Entities (Delivery, Protection and Trust Services) Regulations 2022, SI 2022/870 to allow for anyone to make an application for protection whose information could be published or disclosed by the registrar under the Register of Overseas Entities (ROE). They came into force partly on 28 February 2025, and come into force fully on 31 August 2025. (Updated from draft on 3 March 2025).

04 Mar 2025 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

HMRC Stakeholder Digest - February 2025

HMRC has published its latest Stakeholder Digest (February 2025). This edition includes updates on new campaigns, guidance, and consultations relevant to UK tax practitioners.

03 Mar 2025 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

Reforms to inheritance tax reliefs: consultation on property settled into trust

HMRC has launched a consultation on reforms to inheritance tax agricultural property relief and business property relief intended to apply from 6 April 2026, specifically focusing on their application in relation to trusts.

28 Feb 2025 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Trusts and Inheritance Tax expert

Updated guidance on Making Tax Digital

Guidance on working out qualifying income for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax has been updated.

26 Feb 2025 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Owner-Managed Businesses expert

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