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Self Assessment – Combating common errors at point of filing
This week I want to tell you about some changes to the Self Assessment (SA) online return that are currently being trialled. We have identified 21 of the most common mistakes made in online returns and to tackle these, we’ve …
Are you making the most of Agent Toolkits?
I often mention how useful the Tax Agent Toolkits are so I thought I would share with you some data which demonstrates their popularity amongst the agent community. In my Keeping you updated blog I told you about toolkits which …
Making Tax Digital
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is at the heart of our plans to transform the tax system, delivering a real time system that is more effective, more efficient and easier for taxpayers and agents. The introduction of digital tax accounts will …
Issues Resolution with the Agent Account Managers
I know many of you already make use of the Agent Account Manager team, but if not, you can read about them on page 13 of the latest edition of Agent Update and register for the service if you haven’t already. They work …
Budget 2016 Update
I know many of you will have followed the Chancellor's budget announcements today so I thought it would be useful to sign post all tax related Budget 2016 documents from HMRC and links to documents from HM Treasury.
Talking Points March 2016
If you read my recent Talking Points blog you will already know about these interactive sessions and how to get involved, and I know that many of you who have joined these meetings have welcomed the opportunity to hear from …
Do your clients sell alcohol?
If yes then I want to tell you why your clients need to act now if they are an alcohol wholesaler. The Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme (AWRS) was introduced on 1 January 2016 to tackle alcohol duty fraud. HMRC estimates …
Self Assessment update
As we enter the final week of January I wanted to let you know about a couple of pieces of information that you may find helpful as we approach the 31st January deadline. I know that this year some of …
Keeping you Updated
I am always impressed with the range of content squeezed into each edition Agent Update, and the latest edition is no exception. Each article gives at least an overview of what is happening and sometimes more in depth information is …