HMRC bank account tax raids starting up
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on September 25, 2025HMRC bank account tax raids are set to take off with powers to dip into the accounts of people and businesses owing more than £1,000.
VAT on business gifts explained
Posted by Karen Jones on September 22, 2025If you give gifts to staff, customers or clients, you need to be aware of the rules relating to VAT on business gifts. We take a closer look.
COVID fraud amnesty opens
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on September 18, 2025Government has launched a no-questions-asked COVID fraud amnesty. It runs from 12 September to December 2025.
HMRC surveillance team doubles – what powers has the taxman?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on September 11, 2025Between 2023 and 2025, the HMRC surveillance team nearly doubled in size. But what powers does the taxman have?
Reporting tax fraud nets whistleblowers £509,000
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on September 5, 2025Reporting tax fraud netted whistleblowers over £500,000 during the last tax year. But would a more transparent system recoup more?
Overseas landlord tax
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on August 29, 2025HMRC continues to down on overseas landlords who haven’t paid Income Tax or Corporation Tax recently. Here’s what you need to know.
IHT forms: which ones could help you claim back thousands?
Posted by Karen Jones on August 15, 2025When you lose a loved one you may need to pay inheritance tax. But, there are two IHT forms that could help you claim back thousands.
Associated company rules & HRMC’s Corporation Tax clampdown
Posted by Andy Green on August 14, 2025HMRC is sending out letters to companies it believes have claimed the wrong marginal relief because they have associated companies.
How to claim a Child Trust Fund as £1.4bn remains untouched
Posted by Ben Locker on August 13, 2025Do you want to know how to claim a Child Trust Fund? Huge numbers of young people have an average of £1,900 lying unclaimed.
What can I claim on my first VAT return?
Posted by Karen Jones on August 11, 2025With the right advice, you could get a significant refund on your first VAT return – we explain how the rules can work in your favour.
