The deadlines for paying your tax bill are usually: 31 January – for any tax you owe for the previous tax year (known as a balancing payment) and your first payment on account 31 July for your second payment on…
Check if you can claim a grant through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
If you’re self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) find out if you can use this scheme to claim a grant. The scheme has been extended. If you were eligible for the…
HMRC is urging Self Assessment customers to complete their Self Assessment tax return before the 31 January 2020 deadline.
About 5.4 million taxpayers have less than a month to complete their Self Assessment tax returns before the 31 January deadline. More than 11 million 2018 to 2019 tax returns are due back with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) by…
£16 million funding boost to support thousands more customs experts
Thousands of customs experts will be trained and businesses supported for trading post-Brexit with thanks to £16 million in new government funding launching today. Published 3 September 2019 From: HM Treasury, HM Revenue & Customs, and Jesse Norman MP This…
One month to go before introduction of Making Tax Digital for VAT
Businesses are being urged to get ready as over 2,000 businesses are signing up for Making Tax Digital for VAT each day. Published 1 March 2019 From: HM Revenue & Customs, HM Treasury, and The Rt Hon Mel Stride MP…
Over 93% of taxpayers file tax returns by the deadline
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reveals how many taxpayers completed their Self Assessment tax return by 31 January deadline. total of 93.68% of Self Assessment tax returns – a new record – were completed by yesterday’s midnight deadline, HMRC reveals…
Don’t miss out on Tax-Free Childcare
You could get up to £2,000 per child, per year towards childcare costs – find out if you’re eligible. Tax-Free Childcare Get up to £2000 per child For working families, including the self-employed, in the UK With children under 12…
Check your tax with the official HMRC app
1. What the HMRC app enables you to do You can use it to: view your tax code and an estimate of the tax you need to pay see your income and benefits check your National Insurance number view your…
Savers to earn 50p for every £1 saved thanks to Help to Save
Hardworking people on low incomes are set to benefit from a new government savings account that offers a 50% bonus. Help to Save will reward savers with an extra 50p for every £1 saved, meaning over 4 years a maximum…
Your personal tax account
A quick guide to the digital personal tax account. Your personal tax account allows you to manage your tax affairs online, quickly and simply, whenever you want. It’s safe, personalised, and brings together all your tax information in one place.…