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New HMRC podcasts to help you – listen now
I wanted to let you know about some new podcasts that we’re trialling to help you and your clients with your tax obligations and financial affairs.
The podcasts will give you access to interviews and chats with key policy officials and teams offering you information, tips and support. An initial set of three podcasts have been produced covering the following topics:
Autumn Statement 2018 – Tax agent blog
Yesterday the Chancellor delivered his Autumn Budget to Parliament.
The Budget contained a number of measures that relate to the work of HMRC and the agent community.
Agent Update 68 – Tax agent blog
Agent Update 68 is available now and contains the latest articles, updates, help and support for the entire agent community.
Employee Bonus Schemes: Growth Securities Ownership Plan (GSOP) tax avoidance and similar schemes
Tax Agents with clients who have used such schemes may be interested in a recent decision by the First-tier Tribunal (FTT).
Talking Points – agent help and support products consultation
I’m looking for your help in shaping the products and services we provide to you, the agent community. We are constantly looking to improve these services and your views are important to us as we look to make improvements in the products you want to see.
Talking Points – recorded webinars
As our summer (and yes, I think we can call it a summer this year!) draws to a close I thought you might like to take a look at a selection of our recently recorded Talking Points webinars – which you may have missed due to the holidays.
Top tips to stay safe online – Tax agent blog
Cyber security threats are constantly evolving. As you already know, the security of HMRC’s systems and customer data is one of our top priorities.
Here’s a reminder of how you can play your part
Agent Update 67 – Tax agent blog
Agent Update 67 is available now and contains the latest articles, updates, help and support for the entire agent community.
Invitation to join the Agent Forum
All agents, who are a member of a professional body, are invited to join HMRC’s Agent Forum.
This dedicated Agent Forum is hosted in a private area within the HMRC Online Customer Forum. You can interact with other agents and HMRC experts to discuss topical issues and processes.
Helping you prepare for Making Tax Digital – Talking Points
As you’ll know, next year will mark an important milestone for Making Tax Digital (MTD). From April 2019 it will be mandatory for any VAT Registered business which has a taxable turnover above the VAT registration threshold (currently £85,000) to keep their records digitally and send their VAT returns using MTD compatible software. So, what software can you use?