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  • Pensioner tax simplification proposals put forward

    Recommendations on how to make tax simpler for Britain’s pensioners have been announced today by the Office of Tax Simplification.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Medical research tax avoidance scheme rejected by court

    A tax avoidance scheme, designed to abuse rules set up to encourage genuine medical research, has been successfully challenged by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in court.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HMRC’s affluent unit recruits 100 new inspectors

    The tax team dedicated to ensuring the better off play by the rules is set to expand, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) said today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Overhaul of unapproved share scheme tax rules recommended

    The tax complexities involved in using 'unapproved' employee share schemes need significant reform the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS)

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Businesses warned on late VAT returns

    As many as 50,000 businesses that have failed to submit VAT returns will be targeted by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) this month with warnings that their tax affairs will be closely scrutinised.

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  • David Cameron and Nick Clegg press conference: launch of Mid-Term Review

    "For Britain to be a success, we need to take the tough decisions that will enable us to compete and thrive."

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Top tax criminals get over 150 years behind bars

    The 32 top tax criminals of 2012 have been sentenced to a combined total of 155 years and 10 months behind bars.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PAYE attention – RTI is coming

    Employers are being urged by HM Revenue and Customs to get ready for major PAYE changes that come into effect in three months’ time.

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  • Changes to VAT-free limit on postal gifts

    The threshold on VAT-free postal gifts is reviewed annually - this is an EU requirement.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chancellor to waive VAT on Hillsborough single

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has today announced that the Government will waive VAT on sales of the Hillsborough single.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Letters between OTS and Exchequer Secretary: employee benefits and expenses

    Letters between OTS and the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury regarding a simplification review of employee benefits and expenses.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government publishes draft tax legislation

    On 11 December the Government published draft tax legislation, as well as responses to consultations that have taken place over the summer.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Autumn Statement 2012 by the Rt Hon George Osborne

    Statement delivered on 5 December 2012 Autumn Statement 2012 to the House of Commons by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Autumn Statement 2012: documents

    Everything you need on Autumn Statement 2012, including all the relevant documents.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Autumn Statement 2012: an overview

    A high-level overview of the Autumn Statement, including infographics and a regional map.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Autumn Statement 2012: Chancellor’s statement

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the Autumn Statement to Parliament on 5 December 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Autumn Statement 2012: policy decisions

    A table setting out all policy decisions announced in Autumn Statement 2012 and information about why these decisions were made.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New government clampdown on tax dodgers

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury have today announced new action to clamp down on tax dodgers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • RTI – penalties approach published

    HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published guidance on penalties for late and inaccurate returns submitted in real time (RTI).

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  • Closing in on tax cheats

    HMRC has launched an advertising campaign warning tax cheats to declare all their income before it's too late.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government