Agent Update 77 – Tax agent blog
Agent Update 77 is available now and contains the latest articles, updates, help and support for the entire agent community.
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 65 - Tax agent blog
Agent Update 65 is now available and contains a variety of articles and updates.
Spoof HMRC communications - Tax agent blog
Did you know, HMRC will never notify you of a tax rebate by email or text. We also won’t ask you to disclose personal or payment information by email or text. You can forward suspicious emails to the HMRC phishing team at, phishing@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk.
Making Tax Digital for Business, What's New for Employers 2018, Cyber Hygiene - Talking Points Meetings
Welcome to my weekly blog about this week’s Talking Points meetings, which cover three different subjects, Making Tax Digital for Business (MTDfB), What's New for Employers 2018 and Understanding cyber hygiene and how it benefits your business.
Are you Cyber Aware? - Tax agent blog
The Government’s Cyber Aware campaign encourages individuals and small businesses to adopt simple activities that make a big difference including; installing the latest software and app updates, backing-up your most important data, provide staff with cyber awareness training AND report all incidents of fraud and cybercrime to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or online at actionfraud.police.uk.
Cyber security - Fail to prepare, prepare to fail
The recent Government Cyber Security Breaches survey showed that though businesses are more aware than ever before, many need to prepare.
You can find information about Cyber Security at Cyber Aware. This is a cross government website, which provides information based on expert advice from the National Cyber Security Centre, part of the Government Communications Headquarters.
You can also find information about protecting your login details and reducing the risk of fraud when using HMRC Online Services, at HMRC's online security information for agents.
Ten tips to stay safe online
Given the increase in phishing emails, I wanted to provide some information and useful hints and tips about staying safe and secure online. Phishing emails can steal both your personal and financial details. Some emails include attachments disguised as genuine …
Cyber Security
Cyber Security Did you know Cyber crime is a major threat to the UK? Accountant loses £100,000 to cyber criminal Last week, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, launched the National Cyber Security Strategy. The strategy is built on three core pillars: defend, …
