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Businesses that do not use MTD for VAT make more errors than those that do, study reveals

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that do not use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT make more errors than those that do, a major study has revealed.

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HMRC’s guidance on reasonable excuses for late tax payments updated

It should perhaps be no surprise given the circumstances of the pandemic that individuals and businesses might have incurred penalties for late tax payments.

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More investors are choosing sustainability-focused firms

Annual investment in companies with goals to tackle climate change has quadrupled since 2018. Read More

Late filing penalties waived for one month to give taxpayers more time to prepare 2020/21 tax return

Late filing and late payment penalties will be waived for one month to give taxpayers more time to prepare their 2020 to 2021 Self Assessment tax return, it has been announced. Read More

HMRC hikes late payment interest rates

The rate of interest charged on late payments by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has increased, it has been announced.

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Did you open presents or submit tax returns on Christmas?

According to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), over 31,000 Self Assessment tax returns were submitted between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.

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Over 400 freelance solicitors now regulated by Solicitors Regulation Authority following introduction of new rules and standards

More than 400 freelance solicitors are now regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) following the introduction of new rules in 2019.

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