Recently, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has been in the news for various reasons. There have been reports of taxpayers facing long wait times when trying to reach HMRC helplines, with some calls going unanswered. Additionally, there have been instances of errors in tax demands sent to individuals, leading to confusion and frustration. Furthermore, revelations about preferential treatment for MPs and civil servants when contacting HMRC have sparked controversy, highlighting disparities in service.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is a non-ministerial department of the UK Government responsible for tax collection, the payment of state support, and regulatory administration. It plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations, as well as providing guidance and support to taxpayers. HMRC's functions include collecting taxes, implementing tax policies, combating tax evasion and fraud, and administering various forms of state support. The department also works to modernize its services and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in tax collection and administration.
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Tory former minister says he made error over tax paid on sales of YouGov shares after previously saying he was being ‘smeared’
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Taxpayers are facing 23-minute waits for HM Revenue and Customs helplines, according to a report.
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Simon Hattenstone was sent letters demanding tax he didn’t owe. Then he found other people were in the same situation
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Across a football career lasting almost two decades, John Barnes earned 79 caps for England before retiring. In 2012 he founded John Barnes Media Limited - a company which would fold less than a decade later and spend two years paying no tax whatsoever.
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Group will advise on how to modernise HMRC after Reeves reveals plan for £5bn crackdown
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Tax office makes swift U-turn after outcry over self-assessment, VAT and PAYE phone services
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Ferry company has agreed to sign commitment it will pay maritime workers at least UK minimum wage
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MPs and civil servants are receiving preferential treatment when calling HMRC, with wait times 12 times faster than the general public due to a VIP hotline.
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Lawrence Martin, an unqualified electrician, pressured clients into paying large deposits for roofing work, leaving many with wrecked homes and significant financial losses.
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The Sunday Times has published its annual Tax List, revealing the top 100 contributors to public finances in the UK for the past year.
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the letters "have not been as taxpayer-friendly as they could be."
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HMRC urges taxpayers to file self-assessment tax returns before the deadline to avoid penalties.
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Douglas Barrowman, husband of Baroness Mone, is alleged to be linked to tax-avoidance companies that may have assisted clients in submitting misleading claims to HMRC.
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UK taxpayers have less than three weeks to file self-assessment tax returns before the January 31 deadline.
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The IRS is still slow in processing amended tax returns, answering taxpayer phone calls, and resolving identity theft cases.
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Online platforms are now obliged to collect and share details of transactions with the tax authorities, affecting sellers of goods and services such as second-hand clothes, handmade items, taxi hire, food delivery, and short-term accommodation lets.
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Entain CEO Jette Nygaard-Andersen steps down after the company agrees to a
£615m settlement over alleged bribery at a former Turkish subsidiary.
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HM Revenue & Customs reduces service ahead of self-assessment deadline, IRS increases penalties for tax underpayments, and HMRC warns cryptoasset investors to declare unpaid tax.
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Entain reaches agreement with HM Revenue & Customs to pay
£585m in penalties and disgorgement of profits, with additional
£20m to charity and
£10m towards HMRC's costs.