The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) has published a research report looking at the use of ‘umbrella’ companies and … Continue reading ‘Umbrella’ companies under the spotlight
‘Umbrella’ companies under the spotlight
Category: Tax avoidance
HMRC April 2021 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the April 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer … Continue reading HMRC April 2021 Employer Bulletin
HMRC Anti Money Laundering team change name to Economic Crime Supervision
Dear Payadvice, HMRC's Anti Money Laundering Supervision (AMLS) team is changing its name to Economic Crime Supervision (ECS) from 1 … Continue reading HMRC Anti Money Laundering team change name to Economic Crime Supervision
Government strengthens tax policymaking with over 30 updates, consultations and documents published
The government has published 23rd March 2021 a series of tax documents and consultations in a move to strengthen policymaking … Continue reading Government strengthens tax policymaking with over 30 updates, consultations and documents published
HMRC Talking Points
Dear @PAYadvice, HMRC's regular Talking Points provide information, guidance and tips to help you to understand tax issues. We have more … Continue reading HMRC Talking Points
Parliamentary question – Directors Income Support Scheme response
HM Treasury responded to a question on COVID-19 assistance for Directors on 22nd February 2021 The question: To ask the … Continue reading Parliamentary question – Directors Income Support Scheme response
February 2021 Employer Bulletin published
HMRC have published their new format web delivered Employer Bulletin. It’s absolutely packed with important information which will aid payroll … Continue reading February 2021 Employer Bulletin published
Preparing for changes to the off-payroll working rules (IR35) on 6 April 2021
There are less than 100 days until changes to the off-payroll working rules (IR35) come into effect on 6 April … Continue reading Preparing for changes to the off-payroll working rules (IR35) on 6 April 2021
December 2020 HMRC Employer Bulletin
Dear @PAYadvice, Our Employer Bulletin (December 2020, Issue 87) includes a host of useful information including the extension to the … Continue reading December 2020 HMRC Employer Bulletin
Failed tax avoidance – the IT contractors story
The IT contractor - Duncan’s story Duncan is a 55-year-old IT project manager. He’s married with two children and lives … Continue reading Failed tax avoidance – the IT contractors story
The nurses story – failed tax avoidance
HMRC have shared stories of contractors who have been caught up in tax avoidance schemes. They were promised higher take-home … Continue reading The nurses story – failed tax avoidance
Enforcement notice – advertising tax arrangement schemes
The Advertising Standards Authority @ASA_UK have published an enforcement notice to ensure businesses who advertise tax avoidance schemes are upfront … Continue reading Enforcement notice – advertising tax arrangement schemes
Disguised remuneration: settling your tax affairs #loancharge
HMRC have updated their guidance 19th November 2020 about paying what is owed to HMRC and added new information about … Continue reading Disguised remuneration: settling your tax affairs #loancharge
Raising standards for tax advice – Tackling promoters of tax avoidance
The Government has published (Thursday 12th November 2020) responses to calls for evidence in the market for tax advice and … Continue reading Raising standards for tax advice – Tackling promoters of tax avoidance
Off-Payroll working rules (IR35) – are you prepared?
Off-Payroll Working Rules (IR35): education and support to help prepare for April 2021 changes Medium or large-sized non-public sector organisations … Continue reading Off-Payroll working rules (IR35) – are you prepared?
Fraud awareness – Mini Umbrella Company (MUC)
Please see message sent on behalf of the HMRC’s Fraud Investigation Service, Threat Response Unit. This article has been written … Continue reading Fraud awareness – Mini Umbrella Company (MUC)
Off-payroll workers – have you prepared?
With less than 6 months until new law comes into effect, has your business put in place plans to implement … Continue reading Off-payroll workers – have you prepared?
Loan charge deadline 30th September
Message sent on behalf of the HMRC Counter Avoidance Team. There’s still time to file, pay or discuss a Time … Continue reading Loan charge deadline 30th September
Tax Gap & the Job retention fraud
HMRC Chief Executive appears at Public Accounts CommitteeJim Harra, HMRC’s Chief Executive and First Permanent Secretary, appeared at the Public … Continue reading Tax Gap & the Job retention fraud
Corporate Criminal Offences – more than just a legislative tool, and why you should care
HMT by PSP (c)2019 Customer Stakeholder Engagement Team| HM Revenue & Customs have provided the following: Back in September 2017, … Continue reading Corporate Criminal Offences – more than just a legislative tool, and why you should care
Call for evidence: tackling disguised remuneration tax avoidance
HMRC welcome views on ways to tackle future use of disguised remuneration tax avoidance schemes. You can Share your views, … Continue reading Call for evidence: tackling disguised remuneration tax avoidance
Loan Charge latest
19th August 2020 Dear PAYadvice Please review the updated settlement terms now available online We would like to draw your … Continue reading Loan Charge latest
Off-Payroll rules progressing for April 2021 private sector introduction
The government are progressing the introduction of off-payroll working / deemed employment / IR35 changes in the private sector to … Continue reading Off-Payroll rules progressing for April 2021 private sector introduction
Disguised remuneration Loan Charge – 20th September 2020 deadline
PAYadvice (as an AML HMRC regulated agent) can assist with the filing of the Loan Charge form on your behalf. … Continue reading Disguised remuneration Loan Charge – 20th September 2020 deadline
Waiving Income or Salary as a result of #COVID19
Employers, directors and employees may want to waive their rights to salaries and bonuses during the Covid-19 pandemic to support … Continue reading Waiving Income or Salary as a result of #COVID19
Furlough : benefits and salary sacrifice #COVID19 #coronavirus
Letter box, HM Treasury, by P Simon Parsons With employees being placed into furlough, there is much confusion and misunderstanding … Continue reading Furlough : benefits and salary sacrifice #COVID19 #coronavirus
NHS returners being targeted by unscrupulous tax avoidance schemes #COVID19 #coronavirus
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tax-avoidance-promoters-targeting-returning-nhs-workers-spotlight-54 ..’unscrupulous promoters of tax avoidance schemes are targeting workers returning to the National Health Service (NHS) to help respond … Continue reading NHS returners being targeted by unscrupulous tax avoidance schemes #COVID19 #coronavirus