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HMRC crackdown on taxpayers to pay tax bills on time

Posted in Tax by on 23rd August 2023

IFS warns ministers over pre-election tax cuts

Posted in Tax by on 22nd August 2023

HMRC plan to cut to phone services

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenson on 14th August 2023

HMRC plan 30% reduction to phone services

Pressure on Sunak to cut taxes

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenson on 10th August 2023

Interest rate rises lead to calls to cut tax.

61% of mid-sized businesses are in tax disputes

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenson on 8th August 2023

High number of mid-sized businesses are in tax disputes with HMRC.

Savers face paying tax on deposits of £8k

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenson on 7th August 2023

Higher interest rates lead to tax bills on smaller deposits.

HMRC targets R&D credit claims

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenson on 21st July 2023

HMRC put R&D Tax Credit claims under more scrutiny.

High taxes may impact retention of key workers

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenson on 18th July 2023

High taxes in UK and visas offered by other countries may effect retention of key workers.

HMRC raises late payer rate to 15-year high

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenson on 14th July 2023

HMRC rate of interest has risen to 7.5%.

Higher earners face tax penalties

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenson on 29th June 2023

Higher earners face tax penalties.

More tax investigations on the way

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 16th December 2022

More tax investigations on the way

Stealth tax to hit middle earners

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 4th November 2022

Stealth tax to hit middle earners

Corporation tax fraud on the rise

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 24th August 2022

Corporation tax fraud on the rise

Tax avoidance by large companies

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 9th August 2022

Tax avoidance by large companies

Tax investigations on the rise

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 8th August 2022

Tax investigations on the rise

Government criticised over IR35

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 25th May 2022

Government criticised over IR35

Capital allowances consultation

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 12th May 2022

Capital allowances consultation

R and D tax credits might change

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 11th March 2022

R and D tax credits might change

Tax rises for NHS unsustainable

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 10th March 2022

Tax rises for NHS unsustainable

Lifetime taxes hit £1.1 million

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 1st February 2022

Lifetime taxes hit £1.1 million

Hours wasted filling in tax returns

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 26th January 2022

Hours wasted filling in tax returns

Capital allowances uncertainty

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 6th December 2021

Capital allowances uncertainty

Self employed tax bills might rise

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 10th November 2021

Self employed tax bills might rise

Online sellers to be reported to HMRC

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 12th October 2021

ONline sellers to be reported to HMRC

Labour target dividends and rents

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 8th October 2021

Labour target dividends and rents

Reject a minimum corporate tax rate

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 5th October 2021

Reject a minimum corporate tax rate

HMRC investigations recoup record amounts

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 23rd September 2021

HMRC investigations recoup record amounts

Government won't tackle tax system

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 20th September 2021

Government won't tackle tax system

HMRC ramp up serious investigations

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 1st September 2021

HMRC ramp up serioyus investigations

Calls for employers NIC to be scrapped

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 27th August 2021

Calls for employers NIC to be scrapped

Freelancers could be worse off

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 28th July 2021

Freelancers could be worse off

Record numbers of higher rate taxpayers

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 13th July 2021

Record numbers of higher rate taxpayers

Government defends super deduction

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 22nd March 2021

Government defends super deduction

Small businesses warn against tax hit

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 16th February 2021

small businesses warn against tax hit

Sunak set to keep triple tax lock

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 9th February 2021

Suak set to keep triple tax lock

Record numbers miss tax deadline

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 8th February 2021

Record numbers miss tax deadlines

HMRC scrap late filing penalty

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 28th January 2021

HMRC scrap late filing penalty

Treasury downplays need for tax rises

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 21st January 2021

Treasury downplays need for tax rises

Economic recovery could delay tax rises

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 9th December 2020

Economic recovery could delay tax rises

Tax return deadline to be missed

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 7th December 2020

Tax return deadline to be missed

Self employed told to come clean

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 31st July 2020

Self employed told to come clean

Entrepreneur's relief under threat

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 4th March 2020

Entrepreneur's relief under threat

Sunak urged to suspend tax changes

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 19th February 2020

Sunak urged to suspend tax changes

IR35 applies only to new contracts

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 12th February 2020

IR35 only applies to new contracts

HMRC reveal tax return excuses

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 22nd January 2020

HMRC reveal tax return excuses

Small firms miss out on tax breaks

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 22nd January 2020

Small firms miss out on tax breaks

Business beware of HMRC's latest focus

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 15th January 2020

Business beware of latest focus

R and D tax credits set to increase

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 23rd December 2019

R and D tax credits set to rise

Freelancers miss out on tax cuts

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 11th December 2019

Freelancers miss out on tax cuts

High income earners to publish tax returns

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 11th December 2019

High income earners to publish tax returns

Top 1% pay one third of all taxes

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 21st November 2019

Top 1% pay one third of all taxes

HMRC target tax avoidance schemes

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 30th October 2019

HMRC target tax avoidance schemes

Investigations yield record tax take

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 4th September 2019

Investigations yield record tax take

OTS propose IHT simplification

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 10th July 2019

OTS propose IHT simplification

OTS recommend simplifying PAYE

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 22nd May 2019

OTS recommend simplifying PAYE

Study calls for SME tax rethink

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 22nd May 2019

Study calls for SME tax rethink

Over 60's at risk from complex IHT

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 22nd May 2019

Over 60's at risk from complex IHT rules

HMRC's super computer is watching you

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 8th May 2019

HMRC's super computer is watching you

SME's hit out at unfair tax system

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 24th April 2019

SME's hit out at unfair tax system

SME's irritated by tax investigations

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 3rd April 2019

SME's irritated by tax investigations

Top earners pay a fifth of all taxes

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 27th March 2019

Top earners pay a fifth of all taxes

More BBC PSC's under investigation

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 21st November 2018

More BBC PSC's under investigation

HMRC to refund HICBC penalties

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 8th November 2018

HMRC to refund HICBC penalties

Entrepreneur's Relief tightened

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 31st October 2018

Entrepreneur's relief tightened

IR35 extended to private sector

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 31st October 2018

IR35 extended to private sector

Wealth advisors expect CGT hike

Posted in Tax by on 26th September 2018

Avoid tax schemes

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 26th September 2018

Self employed urged to avoid tax schemes

HMRC reluctant to prosecute the rich

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 12th September 2018

HMRC reluctant to prosecute the rich

'False' employees win most tax cases

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 12th September 2018

False employees win most cases

Hammond U turns on Class 2 NI pledge

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 12th September 2018

Hammond U turns on Class 2 NI pledge

Government backtracks on Class 2 NIC

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 12th September 2018

Government backtracks on Class 2 NIC

Corporation tax receipts rocket

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 5th September 2018

Corporation tax receipts rocketFigures from the Office for Budget Responsibility show corporation tax receipts have surged since the rate was cut. The levy raised £57.6bn last year, when firms handed over 19% of profits. That was 44% more than in 2010 when corporation tax was 28%. Corporation tax receipts have also risen 26% since the EU referendum.

City leaders call for a review of the tax system

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 20th June 2018

City leaders call for a review of the tax system say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Tax rises on the way

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 20th June 2018

Tax rises are on the way report Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

IR35 reform

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 20th June 2018

IR35 reform spells trouble for contractors say Harris & Co chartered accountants

Tax rises planned?

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 13th June 2018

Are tax rises being planned ask Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants?

Stamp duty relief

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 13th June 2018

Millions of homes due to lose stamp duty relief say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Highest earners pay 30% of all income tax

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 6th June 2018

Highest earners pay 30% of all income tax say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

HMRC fails to answer 4 m calls

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 30th May 2018

HMRC fails to answer 4 m calls a year say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Tax focus shifts to UK

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 30th May 2018

Tax focus shifts to UK say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Top rate not just for 1%

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 30th May 2018

Top rate of tax not just for 1% say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Latest tax freedom day for 20 years

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 30th May 2018

Latest tax freedom day for 20 years say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Contractor wins IR35 appeal

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 23rd May 2018

Contractor wins IR35 appeal say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Contractors hit back

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 16th May 2018

Contractors hit back at tax schemes say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

HMRC warn over fake rebates

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 16th May 2018

HMRC warn over fake rebates say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Tax avoidance clampdown

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 2nd May 2018

Tax avoidance clampdown on contractors say Harris & Co Chartered accountants Northampto

New record for IHT receipts

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 25th April 2018

New record for IHT receipts say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

HMRC investigate 10% of SME's

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 20th April 2018

HMRC investigate 10% of SME's sat Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Tax changes and efficiencies

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 11th April 2018

Tax changes ahead report Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

IR35 tool flaws

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 11th April 2018

HMRC admit to IR35 tool flaws say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Number of higher rate taxpayers doubles

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 4th April 2018

Number of higher rate taxpayers doubles in 20 years report Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

HMRC advice out of date

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 4th April 2018

HMRC advice out of date say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

HMRC wants to use AI

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 28th March 2018

HMRC want to use AI say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

HMRC targets tax avoidance schemes

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 28th March 2018

HMRC targets tax avoidance schemes say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Labour calls for extra wealth taxes

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 28th March 2018

Labour calls for extra wealth taxes say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Online sellers reminded of tax

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 28th March 2018

Online sellers reminded of tax say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Online traders face clampdown

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 21st March 2018

Online traders face clampdown by HMRC say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Tech company tax attack

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 7th March 2018

Tech company tax attack report Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Tax avoidance schemes

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 28th February 2018

Tax avoidance schemes danger report Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Tax crackdown on start ups

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 21st February 2018

Tax crackdown on start ups report Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Tax compliance burden on SMEs

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 21st February 2018

Tax compliance burden on SME's report Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Record numbers file on time

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 7th February 2018

Record numbers of taxpayers file on time say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

EU seeks powers to regulate UK post Brexit

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 7th February 2018

EU seeks powers to regulate UK post Brexit say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Automatic tax fines invalid

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 31st January 2018

Automatic tax fines invalid say Harris & Co Chartered accountants Northampto

IHT review

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 31st January 2018

IHT to be reviewed say Harris & Co northampton chartered accountants

CGT payment date moved

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 24th January 2018

CGT payment date moved say Harris & Co Northampton Chartered Accountants

Treasury told to relax EIS rules

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 24th January 2018

Treasury told to relax EIS rules say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

HMRC card ban

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 17th January 2018

HMRC ban credit cards say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Painful filing

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 17th January 2018

People would rather go to the dentist than fill in a tax return say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Freelancers caught in tax crossfire

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 20th December 2017

Freelancers caught in tax crosssfire say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

HMRC loses more than half of reviews

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 13th December 2017

HMRC loses more than half of reviews say harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

HMRC slammed for banning credit card payments

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 13th December 2017

HMRC slammed for banning credit card payments say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Hodge attacks tax advisors

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 13th December 2017

Hodge attacks tax advisors say Haris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

HMRC earns 11% more IHT

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 12th December 2017

HMRC earns 11% more IHT report Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

New penalty system for tax returns

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 6th December 2017

New penalty system for tax returns report Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants and tax experts

Penalty system for late tax returns to be reformed

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 29th November 2017

Penalty system for late tax returns to be reformed say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Make or break Budget?

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 22nd November 2017

Is taoday's Budget make or break ask Harris & Co Northampton Chartered Accountants

Call to end R&D tax credits?

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 22nd November 2017

Will the Budget today end R&D tax credits ask Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants?

Gig economy to be attacked?

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 22nd November 2017

Will the gig economy be attacked in the Budget today ask Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Tax investigations on the up

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 15th November 2017

Tax investigations on the up report Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Scots pay more tax

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 15th November 2017

Scots pay more tax say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

British families pay more tax

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 15th November 2017

British families pay more tax say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

NIC overhaul delayed

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 8th November 2017

NIC overhaul delayed say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

No chance of tax rises in the Budget?

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 1st November 2017

No chance of tax rises in the Budget report Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Budget to hit older people?

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 25th October 2017

Budget to hit older people ask Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Top rate of tax is 70%

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 19th October 2017

Top rate of tax is 70% say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Tax raid for older workers

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 19th October 2017

Tax raid for older workers planned say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

SME's dodge most tax

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 11th October 2017

SME's dodge most tax say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

IHT changes too complex

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 11th October 2017

IHT changes too complex report Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Budget tax hikes?

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 4th October 2017

Budget tax hikes predicted say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Will taxing robots hurt innovation?

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 12th September 2017

Will Corby's proposal to tax robots hurt innovation ask Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

City urges Labour to drop financial transactions tax

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 12th September 2017

City urges Labour to drop financial transactions tax say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Income tax payments up

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 6th September 2017

Incomje tax payments up say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Maths fails to tax Britons

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 6th September 2017

Maths fails to tax Britons say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

IHT receipts surge

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 30th August 2017

IHT receipts surge say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Crackdown on avoidance targets smaller firms

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 30th August 2017

Crackdown on avoidance targets smaller firms say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

IR35 rule change hits contractors

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 2nd August 2017

IR35 rule change hits contractors say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

IHT receipts surge

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 26th July 2017

IHT receipts surge report Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

SME's and HMRC

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 26th July 2017

SME's doubt HMRC's fairness on tax report Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

HMRC raises record taxes

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 19th July 2017

HMRC raises record taxes report Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

MTD delayed

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 19th July 2017

MTD has been delayed say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Over reliance on rich

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 19th July 2017

The tax sytsem is over reliant on rich taxpayers say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

R&D tax credits for SME's

Posted in Tax by Phillip Harris on 19th July 2017

R&D tax credits for SME's needs revision report Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

IR35 clarity needed

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 12th July 2017

IR35 clarity needed report Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Tax evasion crackdown

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 28th June 2017

Tax evasion crackdown report harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Record numbers paying highest rate of tax

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 7th June 2017

Record numbers paying highest rate of tax say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

High earners in 60% tax trap set to double

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 7th June 2017

High earners in 60% tax trap set to double say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Labour death tax to hit 1 in 5

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 24th May 2017

Labour death tax to hit 1 in 5 say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Labour plan corporation tax hike

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 11th May 2017

Labour plan corporation tax hike say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

New Labour tax bracket planned

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 11th May 2017

New Labour tax bracket planned say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Buy to let changes

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 19th April 2017

Buy to let tax changes force landlords to incorporate say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

More tax on the way

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 12th April 2017

More tax on the way if Labour win report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

New tax measures begin today

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 5th April 2017

New tax measures begin today say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

HMRC chase SME's for VAT

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 5th April 2017

HMRC chase SME's for VAT report Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Tax rule change for landlords

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 5th April 2017

Tax rules changes for landlords are driving remortgages report Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Tax burde

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 22nd March 2017

Tax burden has trebled say Harris & Co Northampton Chartered Accountants

Hammond to target pensions

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 22nd March 2017

Hammond to target pensions say Harris & Co Northampton accountants

Self employed tax raid?

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 8th March 2017

will there be a self employed tax raid ask Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Changes to self employed tax

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 1st March 2017

Changes to self employed tax ahead report Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

SME's unprepared for MTD

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 22nd February 2017

SME's are unprepared for MTD according to a new study say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

HMRC's digital plans

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 15th February 2017

HMRC's digital plans questioned by MP's say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Tax burden should be tackled

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 15th February 2017

Tax burden should be tackled say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Tax burden to hit 30 year high

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 8th February 2017

Tax burden to hit 30 year high report Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Self-employed boom

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 8th February 2017

Self employed boom highlights tax changes report Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Making tax digital problems

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 8th February 2017

Making tax digital problems highlighted by Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Trusts in decline

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 8th February 2017

Trusts in decline say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Crackdown on inaccurate returns

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 1st February 2017

HMRC crackdown on inaccurate returns say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

HMRC wins by targeting SME's

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 25th January 2017

HMRC wins by targeting SME's say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

HMRC broadens wealth net probe

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 25th January 2017

HMRC broadens wealth net probe say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Making tax digital could be a disaster

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 18th January 2017

Making tax digital could be a disaster new report says according to Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Fifth of self employed fear paying tax

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 3rd January 2017

Fifth of self employed fear paying tax say Harris & co Northampton accountants

Worst excuses for not filing a tax retur

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 21st December 2016

Worst excuses for not filing a tax return report Harris & Co Northampton accountants

Bank of mum and dad

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 14th December 2016

Bank of mum and dad loans set to be taxed say Harris & Co Northampton accountants

Making tax digital chaos

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 7th December 2016

MP's fear making tax digital chaos report Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Top earners pay 50% of tax

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 7th December 2016

Tax system is dangerously unbalanced warn Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Pressure grows to abolish IHT

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 23rd November 2016

Pressure grows to abolish IHT report Harris & Co Northampton tax accountants

Tax pledges

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 16th November 2016

Tax pledges expected to be honoured in Autumn Statement say harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

NIC reform

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 16th November 2016

NIC reforms have been proposed say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Simplify the tax system!

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 10th November 2016

Simplify the tax system urge Harris & Co Northampton accountants

Quarterly tax returns too much for small businesses

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 10th November 2016

Quarterly tax returns are too much for small businesses say Harris & Co Northampton accountants

Chancellor urged to scrap taxes

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 2nd November 2016

The Chancellor has been urged to scrap taxes in the budget report Harris & Co Northampton tax accountants

New tax unit to tackle self employed

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 26th October 2016

HMRC have launched a new tax unit to tackle the use of self employed people by businesses say Harris & Co Northampton accountants

Small firms in dark about making tax digital

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 26th October 2016

Small firms in dark about making tax digital say Harris & Co Northampton accountants who are already getting their clients ready for the change

Tax breaks for businesses planned

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 19th October 2016

Harris & Co Northampton accountants say new business tax breaks could be on their way - call us to find out more!

Pay as you go tax

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 5th October 2016

There are concerns over HMRC's pay as you go plans say Harris & Co Northampton accountants

Labour's tax plans

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 28th September 2016

Labour plans new wealth taxes report Harris & Co Northampton accountants

HMRC texts

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 22nd September 2016

HMRC has starting texting taxpayers say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Quarterly reporting for tax

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 22nd September 2016

Quarterly reporting for tax should be delayed report Harris & Co Northampton accountants

R&D tax credits on the rise

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 16th September 2016

R&D tax credits on the rise say Harris & Co Northampton accountants

R&D tax credit boosts business

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 7th September 2016

R&D tax credit boosts business say Harris & Co Northampton accountants

UK SME's paid 32b in corporation tax

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 7th September 2016

UK SME's paid 32b in corporation tax last year say Harris & Co Northampton accountants

Average family pays over 800k in tax

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 1st September 2016

Average family pays over 800k in tax say Harris & Co Northampton accountants

HMRC ditch the cheque

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 1st September 2016

HMRC are ditching cheque refunds say Harris & Co Northampton accountants

Tax avoidance

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 24th August 2016

New rules will make tax avoidance harder say Harris & Co Northampton accountants

New tax penalties

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 17th August 2016

HMRC is proposing new tax penalties report Harris & Co Northampton accountants

The end of tax avoidance?

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 17th August 2016

HMRC propose radical plans to ban tax avoidance report Harris & Co Northampton accountants

Cut stamp duty

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 10th August 2016

Government urged to cut stamp duty report Harris & Co Northampton accountants

IHT tax receipts rise

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 3rd August 2016

IHT tax receipts rise report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Labour propose new tax hikes

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 3rd August 2016

Labour propose new tax hikes report Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Small business tax grab hits record high

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 13th July 2016

Small business tax grab hits record high report Harris & Co Northampton small business accountants

More families seek IHT advice

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 12th July 2016

More families seek IHT advice report Harris & Co Northampton accountants

Marriage allowance rejected

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 12th July 2016

Marriage allowance being rejected report Harris & Co Northampton accountants

Corporation tax to be cut?

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 6th July 2016

Corporation tax may be cut report Harris & Co Northampton accountants

UK now a tax haven post Brexit

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 29th June 2016

Will the UK now become a tax haven post Brexit ask Harris & Co Northampton accountants

Brits pay 5k a year in indirect taxes

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 22nd June 2016

Brits pay 5k a year in indirect taxes report Harris & Co Northampton accountants

Digital plan threatens SME's

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 15th June 2016

HMRC digital plan threatens SME's report Harris & Co Northampton small business accountants

Investors avoid 575m in IHT

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 1st June 2016

Investors avoid 575m in IHT report Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

3.2m pay too much tax

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 25th May 2016

3.2m people pay too much tax say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Tax collectio

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 13th April 2016

Tax collection ineffective report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

EU costs us tax

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 13th April 2016

EU costs us tax says a new report according to Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

VAT overhaul planned

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 13th April 2016

VAT overhaul planned say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Wealthy pay increasing share of natio's taxes

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 12th April 2016

Wealthy pay more of the natio's taxes report Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Record IHT bill

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 6th April 2016

Families are facing a record IHT bill say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Dividend tax rise hits owners

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 6th April 2016

Dividend tax rise hits owners say Harris & Co Northampton small business accountants

Landlords rush to incorporate

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 30th March 2016

Landlords rush to incorporate say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Income boost for low and middle income earners

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 23rd March 2016

Tax burden has been cut for low and middle income earners say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

CGT to be cut?

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 16th March 2016

CGT could be cut in today's Budget say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Scrap landlords tax

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 16th March 2016

There are calls to scrap landlords tax report Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Rules tighten on travel and subsistence

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 16th March 2016

Tax rules on travel and subsistence tighten report Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Tax give away?

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 9th March 2016

Will the Budget see a tax giveaway ask Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants?

Tax payers in the dark over dividend changes

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 9th March 2016

Tax payers in the dark over dividend tax changes report Harris & Co Northampton small business accountants

Corporation tax could be scrapped for small firms

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 9th March 2016

Corporation tax could be scrapped for small firms say Harris & Co Northampton small business accountants

Cutting tax rates raises tax revenues!

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 2nd March 2016

Cutting tax rates raises tax revenues report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

SME's hit with VAT bills

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 2nd March 2016

SME's hit with VAT bills say Harris & Co Northampton small business accountants

Quarterly reporting rebuke

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 2nd March 2016

Quarterly reporting rebuke for Chancellor report Harris & Co Northampton small business accountants

Buy to let rush

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 24th February 2016

Landlords are rushing to beat the new tax rules report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

End of the tax retur

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 3rd February 2016

End of the tax return report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

IHT at 35 year high

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 13th January 2016

IHT at 35 year high report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Affluent people targeted by HMRC

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 12th January 2016

Affluent people are now being targeted by HMRC report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

HMRC hails 2015 performance

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 6th January 2016

HMRC hails 2015 performance report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Buy to let campaig

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 6th January 2016

Buy to let campaign launched say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Tax planning is dead!

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 24th December 2015

Tax planning is dead say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Tax fraud figures

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 23rd December 2015

HMRC criticised over tax fraud figures say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampton, the specialist small business accountants

New Personal Tax Account

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 16th December 2015

New Personal tax Account by 2020 say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

New burden of quarterly tax returns

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 16th December 2015

new burden of quarterly tax returns report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampton, the specialist small business accountants

IHT too complex

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 9th December 2015

IHT too complex report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Buy to let changes

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 3rd December 2015

Buy to let changes ahead report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

HMRC confirms office closures

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 18th November 2015

HMRC confirms office closures report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

New tax rate for corporate claims

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 28th October 2015

New tax rate for corporate claims report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Pensions reform hinted at

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 28th October 2015

Pensions reform hinted at say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Business Records Checks scrapped

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 21st October 2015

Business Records Checks scrapped report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Kids Company let off 580k tax bill

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 16th October 2015

PAC hears how charity Kids Company was let off a 580k tax bill report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Multi nationals face tax crackdow

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 14th October 2015

Multi nationals face tax crackdown report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

IHT bills on the rise

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 14th October 2015

IHT bills are on the rise report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Retrospective taxatio

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 7th October 2015

A recent Tribunal case now means retrospective taxation say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Tax Tribunal charges

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 23rd September 2015

Tax Tribunals now want to charge for you challenging an HMRC decision say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Pensioners pay 11% of UK tax

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 23rd September 2015

Pensioners pay 11% of UK tax say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Summer Budget hits one person companies

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 3rd September 2015

Summer Budget hits one person companies say Harris & Co the specialist small business accountants

The death of buy to lets?

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 26th August 2015

New rules could mean the death of buy to lets say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Tax disputes reach record levels

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 19th August 2015

Tax disputes reach record levels say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

New IHT rules

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 12th August 2015

New IHT rules are unfair say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Tax Tribunals fees

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 10th August 2015

Tax Tribunals will now charge fees to taxpayers say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

HMRC spend longer on tax enquiries

Posted in Tax by Michael Hall on 6th August 2015

HMRC spend longer on tax investigations say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Average family works 19 years just to pay tax

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 5th August 2015

The average family will work for 19 years out of 55 years just to pay tax say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Taxes merger

Posted in Tax by Stephanie Dell on 29th July 2015

Taxes merger could hit high earners say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Special measures for tax avoiders

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 22nd July 2015

Special measures for tax avoiders planned say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Changes to property tax

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 20th July 2015

HMRC's proposed changes to property tax explained by Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

New dividend tax rules

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 17th July 2015

Should I still be a company ask Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampton, the specialist small business accountants

IR35 Reform

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 17th July 2015

IR35 reform proposed say Harris & Co chartered accountants, the specialist small business accountants

Impact of new dividend rules

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 15th July 2015

The tax impact of the new dividend rules is significant report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Abolition of 45p tax

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 15th July 2015

Abolition of 45p tax not a priority say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

HMRC target online informatio

Posted in Tax by Simon Lewis on 26th June 2015

HMRC target your online information say Harris & co accountants Northampto

SME's hit by tax reforms

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 25th June 2015

SME's tave been hit by tax reforms say Harris & Co accountants Northampton, the specialist small business accountants

Meeting expenses

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 22nd June 2015

Are meeting expenses tax deductible ask Harris & Co accountants Northampton?

Tax raids

Posted in Tax by Michael Hall on 22nd June 2015

Tax raids on the rise say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Pointless tax returns

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 17th June 2015

Many tax returns are pointless report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Tax informants

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 15th June 2015

HMRC pay out record amounts to tax informants say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

RTI penalties

Posted in Tax by Jane Conner on 8th June 2015

RTI penalties may be changing say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

IR35 at 5 year low

Posted in Tax by Jane Conner on 3rd June 2015

IR35 yield at a 5 year low say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Tax evaders

Posted in Tax by Simon Lewis on 1st June 2015

Tax evaders are getting jail terms say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Tax defaulters

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 26th May 2015

Tax defaulters being chased hard by HMRC report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Tax pledge

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 12th May 2015

New Government makes a tax pledge say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

HMRC win tax avoidance case

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 8th May 2015

HMRC win tax avoidance case report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Middle classes hit by tax rises

Posted in Tax by Jane Conner on 6th May 2015

Middle classes have been hit by tax rises say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

IR35 increased HMRC activity

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 6th May 2015

IR35 increased HMRC activity report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

SNP tax rises proposed

Posted in Tax by Stephanie Dell on 20th April 2015

SNP have proposed large tax rises say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Landlords beware!

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 13th April 2015

HMRC is targeting landlords say Harris & Co charetred accountants Northampto

More tax pain on the way

Posted in Tax by Jane Conner on 13th April 2015

More tax pain on the way say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

HMRC targets taxpayers

Posted in Tax by Michael Hall on 12th April 2015

HMRC targets taxpayers say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

No cut in top rate of tax

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 8th April 2015

There will be no cut in the top rate of tax say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

1m fall into tax trap

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 8th April 2015

1m fall into tax trap say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Personal expenses tax case

Posted in Tax by Simon Lewis on 2nd April 2015

A woman has received a jail sentence for claiming personal expenses as business costs say Harris & Co chartered accountants, the specialist small business accountants

April heralds new tax changes

Posted in Tax by Simon Lewis on 1st April 2015

April heralds new tax changes say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

HNWI targeted by HMRC

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 31st March 2015

HNMI targeted by HMRC report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Tax system is too complex

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 25th March 2015

Tax system is too complex say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Is tax avoidance OK?

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 19th March 2015

Is tax avoidance OK asks Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Four year tax time limit

Posted in Tax by Stephanie Dell on 18th March 2015

Four year tax time limit challenged say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Death of the tax retur

Posted in Tax by Simon Lewis on 18th March 2015

Tax returns are to be scrapped say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Tax free allowances

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 18th March 2015

Tax free allowances in the Budget report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Possible changes to IHT

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 17th March 2015

Possible changes to IHT say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Tax avoidance - more wins for HMRC

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 12th March 2015

Tax avoidance - more wins for HMRC say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

CGT for non residents

Posted in Tax by Jane Conner on 9th March 2015

New CGT rules for non residents come in soon say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Accountants targeted

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 25th February 2015

Accounts who advise "aggresive" tax avoidance will get hit with their clients' tax bills say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Eclipse is a tax avoidance scheme

Posted in Tax by Jane Conner on 20th February 2015

Eclipse has been found to be a tax avoidance scheme say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

New pension rules guidance

Posted in Tax by Jacquetta Manning on 13th February 2015

New pension rules guidance issued say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Labour promises tougher tax penalties

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 11th February 2015

Labour promises tougher tax penalties say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

New death tax proposed

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 11th February 2015

Labour propose a new death tax say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Tax summaries

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 9th February 2015

Tax summaries are now available online say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Tax returns

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 4th February 2015

many people face penalties for late filing of their tax return say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Are you a tax target?

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 4th February 2015

Are you tax target say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

The death of trusts

Posted in Tax by Jane Con on 4th February 2015

Trusts are in decline say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Top rate of tax

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 4th February 2015

Top rate of tax has not raised as much as expected say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

GAAR explained

Posted in Tax by Stephanie Dell on 30th January 2015

GAAR has been clarified say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Tax overpayment

Posted in Tax by Jane Conner on 19th January 2015

Taxpayers paying too much say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Bogus HMRC e mails

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 19th January 2015

Bogus HMRC e mails examples from Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Tax warning for loss making businesses

Posted in Tax by Stephanie Dell on 19th January 2015

Loss making businesses need to look at their position say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Corporate tax investigations

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 12th January 2015

Corporate tax investigations record yield say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

R&D Tax credits for motorsport businesses

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 9th January 2015

The first MIA seminar on R&D Tax Credits for motorsport businesses has been anounced say Harris & Co specialist motorsport accountants

Cost of tax returns hits record high

Posted in Tax by Simon Lewis on 7th January 2015

Cost of tax returns hits record high say Harris & co accountants Northampto

HMRC target horse box fraud

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 7th January 2015

HMRC target horse box fraud say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Tax return excuses

Posted in Tax by Stephanie Dell on 5th January 2015

Some great tax return excuses say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Trust tax penalties

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 5th January 2015

Trusts hit with wrong tax penalties say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Tax returns

Posted in Tax by Jane Conner on 30th December 2014

Tax returns filed at Christmas say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

New self assessment statements

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 24th December 2014

New self assessment statements will be issued say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

New self assessment service

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 23rd December 2014

A new on line chat service for self assessment is available say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

EBT settlement letters

Posted in Tax by Michael Hall on 22nd December 2014

HMRC is issuing settlement letters on EBT's say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

HMRC investigations

Posted in Tax by Jane Conner on 18th December 2014

HMRC investigations have got a lot smarter say Harris & Co tax accountants Northampto

CGT for non residents

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 17th December 2014

CHT for non residents is set to change say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

AP's

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 15th December 2014

HMRC have collected about 32 million on the AP's issued so far say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

HMRC telephone calls

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 15th December 2014

HMRC calls are not answered promptly say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

CIS changes ahead

Posted in Tax by Michael Hall on 12th December 2014

CIS will change in 2015 say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Salary or dividends case

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 12th December 2014

Salary or dividends case has important repercussions say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Lux leaks

Posted in Tax by Stephanie Dell on 11th December 2014

PWC stand accussed over tax avoidance say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Higher rate taxpayers due to break 1m

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 3rd December 2014

Higher rate taxpayers due to break 1m say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Autumn Statement

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 2nd December 2014

Tax law needs more clarity report Harris & Co accountants Northampto

CGT for non residents

Posted in Tax by s on 1st December 2014

Non residents will now pay CGT say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Check your tax coding

Posted in Tax by Stephanie Dell on 28th November 2014

A recent case emphasises the importance of checking your tax coding say harris & Co accountants Northampto

Motorsport SEIS applicatio

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 25th November 2014

Specialist motorsport accountants Harris & Co have submitted yet another SEIS applicatio

Extra tax take

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 21st November 2014

HMRC says it is on target to squeeze massive amounts of extra tax out of us say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Professional subscriptions

Posted in Tax by Stephanie Dell on 20th November 2014

HMRC have issued a note about professional subscriptions say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

100% tax penalty

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 16th November 2014

Labour propose a 100% tax penalty say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

HMRC compliance sheet updated

Posted in Tax by Stephanie Dell on 12th November 2014

HMRC have updated their compliance sheet checklist say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

London bears ATED

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 11th November 2014

London bears ATED say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Tax and Christmas parties

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 6th November 2014

Make sure the taxman does not ruin your Christmas party say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

CGT yield still low

Posted in Tax by Stephanie Dell on 3rd November 2014

CGT yields are still low say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Tax tip-offs

Posted in Tax by Michael Hall on 29th October 2014

Tax tip-offs are on the rise say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

APNs issued

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 22nd October 2014

HMRC have issued the first APNs say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Tax hits the richest

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 22nd October 2014

The tax take from the richest in society is reaching record heights say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

HMRC issue wrong tax bills

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 12th October 2014

HMRC have issued wrong tax bills say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Lib Dems to raise capital gains tax

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 8th October 2014

Lib Dems to raise capital gains tax say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Tax promoters exemptions

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 6th October 2014

Tax promoters exemptions announced say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Tax promoters exemptions

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 6th October 2014

Tax promoters exemptions announced say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Labour's mansion tax

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 24th September 2014

Labour's manison tax under fire say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Patent Box review

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 17th September 2014

Patent Box may get reviewed say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Child benefit and tax

Posted in Tax by Stephanie Dell on 8th September 2014

HMRC chase child benefit tax when it is not due say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Scottish taxes

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 21st August 2014

Scottish taxes may now be levied say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

R&D claims

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 18th August 2014

R&D claims rocket 30% say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

PAYE system

Posted in Tax by Michael Hall on 12th August 2014

The PAYE system is in crisis say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Pay disputed tax before you die

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 11th August 2014

You now have to pay disputed IHT before you die say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Tax investigation trends

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 4th August 2014

Tax investigation trends from Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Renewals basis

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 24th July 2014

Changes to the renewals basis have been made say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Higher tax payers

Posted in Tax by Stephanie Dell on 24th July 2014

The number of higher rate taxpayers is rising say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Swiss bank accounts

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 18th July 2014

Swiss bank accounts have realised a fraction of the tax expected say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

HMRC high net worth unit

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 18th July 2014

HMRC high net worth unit in record tax haul say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

DRD to go ahead

Posted in Tax by Stephanie Dell on 18th July 2014

DRD to go ahead say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

AP's about to be issued

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 15th July 2014

AP's about to be issued say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

PPR rules set to change

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 9th July 2014

Changes in PPR rules have been criticised say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

HMRC to access your bank account

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 9th July 2014

HMRC want powers to access your bank account say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

AP's about to be issued

Posted in Tax by Michael Hall on 9th July 2014

HMRC are about to issue the first of the new AP's say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

CGT on overseas property

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 8th July 2014

CGT is to be introduced on overseas property say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Taxman wins 3 out of 4 tax cases

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 7th July 2014

The taxman wins 3 out of 4 tax cases says Harris & Co accountants Northampto

LLP tax problems

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 4th July 2014

LLp's a re about to face a series of new tax problems say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

COP9 changes

Posted in Tax by Michael Hall on 30th June 2014

COP9 changes on 1 July say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

AIA guidance

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 26th June 2014

AIA guidance has been issued say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Tax demands about to be issued

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 23rd June 2014

Tax demands going back 10 years are about to be issued say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

HMRC tax return enquiries

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 23rd June 2014

HMRC often ask about things they are not entitled to say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

New IR35 guidance

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 18th June 2014

New IR35 guidance has been issued by HMRC say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

PPR rules set to change

Posted in Tax by Michael Hall on 17th June 2014

PPR rules set to change say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

New toolkits announced

Posted in Tax by Stephanie Dell on 16th June 2014

HMRC accounce new toolkits say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Tax scams on the rise

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 16th June 2014

Tax scams are on the rise say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Tax evasio

Posted in Tax by Michael Hall on 12th June 2014

HMRC are slow in tackiling tax evasion say Harris & Co accountants Northampton #accountantsinnorthampto

Draconian tax rules

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 12th June 2014

Draconian tax rules are coming in say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Upfront tax demands

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 12th June 2014

Upfront tax demands are about to be issued say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

HMRC toolkits

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 7th June 2014

HMRC toolkits updated say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Tax investigations

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 7th June 2014

Prosecutions from tax investigations are dropping say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

HMRC "Fishing" letters

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 4th June 2014

HMRC have issued "fishing" letters to wealthy taxpayers say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

PPR problems

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 2nd June 2014

There are some problems with the new PPR rules say harris & Co accountants Northampto

Rental guidance

Posted in Tax by Stephanie Dell on 28th May 2014

HMRC have issued rental property guidance say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

New toolkits announced

Posted in Tax by Stephanie Dell on 26th May 2014

HMRC have announced two new toolkits

Tax system slammed

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 14th May 2014

The UK tax system has been slammed say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Bluebox tax avoidance scheme defeated

Posted in Tax by Michael Hall on 14th May 2014

Another tax avoidance scheme has been defeated say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Tax investigations

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 12th May 2014

Interesting tax investigation statistics say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Direct collection of tax debts

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 8th May 2014

More news on direct collection of tax debts say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Feeling confused about tax?

Posted in Tax by Stephanie Dell on 2nd May 2014

HMRC research reveals that taxpayers do not understand tax say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

New HMRC toolkits

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 25th April 2014

Five new HMRC toolkits have been released say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

CIS reclaims

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 22nd April 2014

New HMRC guidance has been issued on CIS reclaims say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Offshore assets targeted

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 22nd April 2014

HMRC are targeting offshore assets report Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Second incomes targetted

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 22nd April 2014

HMRC are targetting second incomes according to Harris & Co accountants Northampto

HMRC Benchmarking team

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 10th April 2014

HMRC have launched a new benchmarking team say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

IHT too high

Posted in Tax by Michael Hall on 1st April 2014

The UK has one of the highest rates of IHT in the world say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Partnership tax rules

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 31st March 2014

HMRC have issued further guidance on new partnership tax rules say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Corporation Tax return filing problem

Posted in Tax by Michael Hall on 25th March 2014

Corporation Tax return filing problem has been created by the Budget say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

New powers for the taxma

Posted in Tax by Stephanie Dell on 24th March 2014

The Busget gave the taxman new powers to raid your bank account say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

VCT guidance

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 24th March 2014

VCT guidance has been issued by HMRC

Plea to make tax simpler

Posted in Tax by Michael Hall on 20th March 2014

An imprtant body has made a plea to make tax simpler say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

SA guidance notes

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 18th March 2014

Short notes will be issued by HMRC with SA returns this year say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

CGT investigations

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 12th March 2014

CGT investigations are raising more taxes say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Tax risk for ex pats

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 12th March 2014

There is a new tax risk for ex pats say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

LLP tax rules issued

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 7th March 2014

LLP tax rules have been issued say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Healthcare tax deadline

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 5th March 2014

Healthcare workers have been targetted by HMRC say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Up front tax bills slammed

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 5th March 2014

Up front tax bills have been slammed by CIOT say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Penalty Video

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 3rd March 2014

HMRC have produced a new video on penalties say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Offshore accounts targeted

Posted in Tax by Michael Hall on 26th February 2014

Offshore accounts are being targeted by HMRC say harris & Co accountants Northampto

Offshore accounts targeted

Posted in Tax by Michael Hall on 26th February 2014

Offshore accounts are being targeted by HMRC say harris & Co accountants Northampto

NI to be renamed?

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 24th February 2014

Is NI to ne renamed say Harris & Co acoountants Northampton?

Beware dividend waivers and share structures

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 19th February 2014

Beware dividend waivers and share structures warn Harris & Co accountants Northampton, the specialist small business accountants

HMRC stamp on tax avoidance

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 17th February 2014

HMRC plan to stamp hard on tax avoidance schemes say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Entreprenuer's Relief claims

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 13th February 2014

Entreprenuer's Relief claims are fraught with danger say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Delay tax returns say ACCA

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 30th January 2014

The ACCA says delay filing tax returns report Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Finance Act 2014

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 23rd January 2014

Finance Act 2014 provisions have come into force say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Dangers of dividend waivers

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 23rd January 2014

Dividend waivers can be dangerous say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

LLP's are tax avoidance schemes

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 22nd January 2014

LLP's are tax avoidance schemes say HMRC according Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Digital tax office

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 20th January 2014

HMRC are opening their first digital tax office say Harris and Co accountants Northampto

Employee Benefit Trusts being hammered by HMRC

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 14th January 2014

Employee Benefit Trusts are being hammered by HMRC say Harris and Co accountants Northampto

High Income Child Benefit Charge

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 14th January 2014

High Income Child Benefit Charge reminder has been issued by HMRC say Harris and Co accountants Northampto

Updated car benefit calculator

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 10th January 2014

HMRC have issued an updated car benefit calculator say Harris and Co accountants Northampto

Tax residence

Posted in Tax by Michael Hall on 9th January 2014

HMRC have issued new guidance on tax residence say Harris and Co accountants Northampto

How confidential are your tax affairs?

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 6th January 2014

It seems that HMRC can disclose details of your tax affairs say Harris and Co accountants Northampto

Oddest reasons for not filing a tax retur

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 3rd January 2014

HMRC have released the ten oddest reasons for not filing a tax return say Harris and Co accountants Northampto

700 tax cheats caught by HMRC

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 3rd January 2014

700 tax cheats have been caught by HMRC say Harris and Co accountants Northampto

SME miss out on tax incentives

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 23rd December 2013

A recent survey showed that SME's miss out on tax incentives say Harris and Co accountants Northampto

Class 2 NIC

Posted in Tax by Stephanie Dell on 12th December 2013

New way to collect Class 2 NIC report Harris and Co accountants Northampto

Increased personal allowances

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 5th December 2013

Next year will see increased personal allowances say Harris and Co accountants Northampto

Autumn Statement

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 5th December 2013

The Chancellor issued his Autumn Statement today say Harris and Co accountants Northampto

UK still number one for tax competitiveness

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 3rd December 2013

UK continues to top the league of the most attractive tax regimes for large businesses reports Accountants in Northampton Harris & Co

Advisory fuel rates updated (December 2013)

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 29th November 2013

Harris & Co acountants in Northampton report HMRC have published advisory fuel rates to operate from 1 December 2013

Reminder of tax breaks for Christmas parties

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 25th November 2013

Businesses can spend an annual tax-free amount of up to 150 per staff member on entertainment for staff Christmas parties reports Northampton Accountants Harris & Co

Tax receipts suggest economy on the up

Posted in Tax by Michael Hall on 25th November 2013

Published tax receipts show total tax receipts for the month of October of some 4.5bn, reports Harris and Co accountants Northampto

HMRC using Goggle Streetview

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 25th November 2013

HMRC are using Google to catch tax evaders say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Reminder of tax breaks for Christmas parties

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 22nd November 2013

Reminder that businesses can spend an annual tax-free amount of up to 150 per staff member on entertainment reports Harris and Co accountants Northampto

Foreign property owners in line for CGT changes

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 21st November 2013

Government considering introducing capital gains tax on sales of UK homes by foreign owners reports Harris & Co Accountants Northamtpo

Employment taxes biggest tax cost for business, says PwC

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 21st November 2013

Lowering of corporation tax has seen the UK's position in global ranking of effective business tax systems improve reports Northampton Accountants

HMRC targets tax avoiders in the southeast

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 21st November 2013

HMRC targets potential tax avoiders in the south and south east looking at individuals and businesses using offshore accounts reports Harris & Co Accountants

HMRC taskforce to target hidden wealth in South East and South

Posted in Tax by Stephanie Dell on 21st November 2013

HMRC launch taskforce to target hidden wealth in South England reports Harris & Co chartered accountants

Nunn: HMRCs punitive penalties

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 18th November 2013

HMRCs unforgiving attitude on Self Assessment penalties undermines the profession, reports Harris and Co Accountants Northampto

Treasury considers employers NIC break for under 25's

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 18th November 2013

Autumn Statement could see NIC's abolished for businesses hiring under 25's, reports Northampton Accountants Harris & Co

Trusts could get hit with bigger IHT bill reports accountants in Northampto

Posted in Tax by Michael Hall on 14th November 2013

Autumn Statement could see clampdown on the use of multiple trust schemes as means of reducing IHT charges

Number of businesses suspected of payroll fraud spikes

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 12th November 2013

Northampton accountants Harris & Co report that the number of businesses HMRC suspects of committing payroll fraud has risen by almost a third over the past year.

Are race cars company cars?

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 12th November 2013

Harris & Co specialist motorsport accountants report on a recent tax case involving race cars

Government claims SEIS raises 82m for start-ups

Posted in Tax by Stephanie Dell on 11th November 2013

SEIS results in over 82m of funding for some 1,100 companies

Important motorsport sponsorship tax case

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 11th November 2013

Specialist motorsport accountants Harris & Co report on an imprtant tax case - call 01604660661 for details

Overseas aspects of motorsport

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 11th November 2013

New rules from 6 April 2013 will affect the overseas aspects of motorsport - call 01604660661 for details

Overseas aspects of motorsport

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 11th November 2013

New rules from 6 April 2013 will affect the overseas aspects of motorsport - call 01604660661 for details

Overseas aspects of motorsport

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 11th November 2013

New rules from 6 April 2013 will affect the overseas aspects of motorsport - call 01604660661 for details

DOTAS figures show sharp drop in avoidance schemes

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 8th November 2013

Number of schemes registered under the DOTAS rules in all categories has declined sharply

ATT supports new HMRC business record checks

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 5th November 2013

ATT welcomes HMRCs decision to re-evaluate the Business Records Checks programme

Treasury considers CGT for foreign property owners

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 4th November 2013

Chancellor considering imposing capital gains tax on foreign owners of UK property

Government Gateway closure 3 November hits RTI

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 31st October 2013

HMRC issues advanced notice of planned closure to the Government Gateway

New rules permit recovery of unpaid Class 2 NIC

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 31st October 2013

HMRC publishes details of new rules enabling tax authorities to collect unpaid Class 2 NICs through an individuals PAYE tax code

UHY warns one in three PAYE codes incorrect

Posted in Tax by Joy Yetki on 29th October 2013

As many as one in three taxpayers could be in danger of paying the wrong amount of tax due to HMRC issuing incorrect PAYE codes

Increase in Taxpayers

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 29th October 2013

HMRC report an eighty fold increase in taxpayers say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

New approach to HMRC Business Record Checks

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 25th October 2013

HMRC changing their Business Record Check activity

Draft guidance on R&D relief for corporation tax

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 24th October 2013

HMRC publish draft guidance on the Research & Development Expenditure Credit scheme

Guidance on the limits on income tax reliefs

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 24th October 2013

HMRC publish guidance on the limits on Income Tax reliefs enacted in the Finance Act 2013

Deadline day for paper tax returns looms

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 22nd October 2013

Over 1.6m people who submit paper tax returns urged by HMRC to file by 31 October to avoid a penalty

ICAEW critical of HMRC's tax avoidance promoters pla

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 22nd October 2013

ICAEW concerned that new proposals from HMRC are not sufficiently targeted

End of road in Pawson holiday lets relief case

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 18th October 2013

Long-running Pawson case, which centred on tax relief on furnished holiday lets (FHL), has finally come to a conclusio

NIC changes included in partnership review

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 17th October 2013

HMRC updates its Tax information and Impact Note about its review of partnership taxatio

OTS prioritise Employee Benefits and Expenses quick wins

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 17th October 2013

OTS publishes progress report prioritising these 43 quick win proposals that HMRC are expected to implement

Online tax admin problematic for micro business, says AAT

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 16th October 2013

UKs smallest businesses view online tax administration as costly and difficult to operate

LITRG says poorest to be hit by HMRC NI pla

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 15th October 2013

Low Incomes Tax Reform Group warns self-employed low income workers will be hit by NI pla

LITRG says poorest to be hit by HMRC NI pla

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 15th October 2013

Low Incomes Tax Reform Group warns self-employed low income workers will be hit by NI pla

New DOTAS regulations on ATED, confidentiality and employment hallmarks

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 15th October 2013

New regulations published to take forward initiatives announced in the 2012 Lifting the Lid on Tax Avoidance Schemes consultatio

New DOTAS regulations on ATED, confidentiality and employment hallmarks

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 15th October 2013

New regulations published to take forward initiatives announced in the 2012 Lifting the Lid on Tax Avoidance Schemes consultatio

UK and Isle of Man sign FATCA-style agreement

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 15th October 2013

UK signs agreement on automatic tax information exchange with the Isle of Man based on US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act

UK tax gap dips to 7%

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 15th October 2013

UKs tax gap has fallen very slightly to 7% of tax due and is on a continuing long-term downward trend

Tougher code of practice on taxation for banks

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 15th October 2013

Government confirms plans to strengthen the Code of Practice on Taxation for banks

Duidance on domicile

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 12th October 2013

HMRC have issued guidance on domicile say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

UKs cut in top rate income tax biggest in world

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 10th October 2013

Average income tax rate increased by 0.3% but UK has largest reduction worldwide of a top rate of income tax

OTS analysis of definitions in tax legislatio

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 9th October 2013

Office of Tax Simplifications definitions in tax legislation have been considered and a paper has been published

Voluntary disclosure opportunity for Health and Wellbeing professions

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 9th October 2013

HMRC are inviting those who work in the field of health and wellbeing to make a voluntary disclosure

Tax relief removal will hit commercial property owners

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 9th October 2013

Commercial property owners risk losing substantial sums in unused tax relief as result of changes in the 2012 Financial Act

State pension contributions affected by child benefit changes

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 9th October 2013

HMRC publishes a guidance note explaining who is affected by the High Income Child Benefit Charge

OTS starts to look at partnership taxatio

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 9th October 2013

Office of Tax Simplification begins its review of possible options for simplifying the taxation of partnerships

HMRC UK Tax Receipts figures by country

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 3rd October 2013

HMRC introduce section in their website which provides details of UK taxes and national insurance contributions collected by HMRC by country

Self Assessment Registration | Chartered Accountant

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 2nd October 2013

If you are looking for tax advice, turn to Harris & Co chartered accountants in Northampton and stay ahead of the game with their accountancy services.

Small firms spend 500m per year on tax admi

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 2nd October 2013

UK's small business owners losing around 12 days a year on tax administration at a cost of some 500m

ACCA warning on self assessment PPI pitfalls

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 2nd October 2013

ACCA warn taxpayers who have recieved PPI compensation to pay close attention to how they fill in their tax retur

Inheritance Tax toolkit updated

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 30th September 2013

HMRC update their Inheritance Tax Toolkit

HMRC get better at earlier collections

Posted in Tax by Stephanie Dell on 24th September 2013

HMRCs most recent statistics for tax receipts show that HMRC are getting better at collecting tax earlier

HMRC offers landlords a chance to come clea

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 24th September 2013

HMRC offer landlords who rent out residential property and fail to tell HMRC about rental income an opportunity to come forward

Latest Task Forces

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 23rd September 2013

HMRC announces latest Task Forces and Campaign into landlords

Latest Task Forces

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 23rd September 2013

HMRC announces latest Task Forces and Campaign into landlords

Reducing tax evasion and avoidance policy detail update

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 20th September 2013

New section added to HMRC policy detail on Reducing tax evasion and avoidance

HMRC take tough line on tax avoidance

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 18th September 2013

HMRC have announced a tough new line on tax avoidance

HMRC target directors

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 13th September 2013

HMRC are targetting the tax affairs of directors

Dutch to tighten up tax treaties with developing countries

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 9th September 2013

Holland vows to improve tax transparency and toughen up its tax treaties

HMRCs annual corporate tax take from probes falls 8%

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 9th September 2013

HMRC defends 8% fall in extra tax revenue for 2012-13 from its large business service

ADR's powers

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 9th September 2013

HMRC's new ADR has announced its powers

G20 agree tax information exchange

Posted in Tax by Michael Hall on 9th September 2013

the G20 nations have agreed a programme to exchange tax informatio

Tax transparency bill debated

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 9th September 2013

A new tax transparency bill is being debated

Higher income parents have one month left to register for Self Assessment

Posted in Tax by Michael Hall on 6th September 2013

HMRC issues further reminder to parents with income over 50,000, to register for Self Assessment for the 2012-13 tax year

HMRC Notice 812 - European Community Preferences: export procedures

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 5th September 2013

Revised Notice explains how exporters can help customers import goods more cheaply

HMRC announces crackdown on merchant payment data

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 4th September 2013

HMRC gains access to information on credit and debit card payments to UK businesses, in the hope of reducing tax fraud

HMRC announces crackdown on merchant payment data

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 4th September 2013

HMRC gains access to information on credit and debit card payments to UK businesses, in the hope of reducing tax fraud

HMRC announces crackdown on merchant payment data

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 4th September 2013

HMRC gains access to information on credit and debit card payments to UK businesses, in the hope of reducing tax fraud

Guidance on tax rules applying to the new Employee Shareholder status

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 4th September 2013

New employment status, available from 1 September 2013

Employee shareholder guidance

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 3rd September 2013

HMRC publishesguidance on tax rules that apply to the employee shareholder status

Child benefit charge deadline

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 30th August 2013

HMRC have reminded people that they might need to register their liability to the new Child Benefit charge

Updated statutory residence test

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 29th August 2013

HMRC have updated their guidance on the statutory residence test

HMRC issue warning on sale of second homes

Posted in Tax by Michael Hall on 29th August 2013

HMRC have reminded people to declare the tax due on the sale of second homes

Child benefit charge

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 13th August 2013

HMRC issue a warning on the new child benefit charge

HMRC to clamp down on tax avoidance scheme promoters

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 13th August 2013

HMRC are proposing tough new rules to clamp down on tax avoidance scheme promoters

HMRC warn on tax avoidance

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 11th August 2013

HMRC have issued a new booklet warning on tax avoidance say small business accountants Harris & Co

Single compliance process from HMRC

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 11th August 2013

HMRC have launched a new single compliance process for small businesses

Tax evasion prosecutions

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 5th August 2013

Latest data on tax evasion prosecutions

IHT take up 9%

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 2nd August 2013

The IHT take from estates is up 9%

New hearing on important tax case

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 2nd August 2013

The Tax Tribunal has ordered a new hearing on an important tax case on accomodation costs

HMRC clamp down on second homes

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 31st July 2013

HMRC are clamping down on the sales of second homes

Accountancy Services | Accountancy Services

Posted in Tax by Harris on 29th July 2013

As a client with Harris & Co, you are never alone- there is always help at hand!

Taxpayer data could be published to improve transparency

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 25th July 2013

HMRC has publishes consultation on proposals on data sharing and publication of anonymised tax details

Tax scheme stopped

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 25th July 2013

The tax tribunal has stopped a tax scheme

BIS wants an FTT

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 25th July 2013

BIS wants to follow the EU's lead in having an FTT

New IHT rules

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 24th July 2013

HMRC have issued new IHT rules

EU impact on UK taxatio

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 24th July 2013

The Treasury has made an assessment of the impact of the EU on UK taxatio

HMRC in 1 billion tax wi

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 22nd July 2013

HMRC have won an anti avoidance tax case, winning over 1 billio

Taxman targets student workers

Posted in Tax by Joy Yetki on 22nd July 2013

Students to have to pay income tax if working during summer holidays

Finance Bill 2013 receives Royal Assent

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 19th July 2013

Finance Bill 2013 becomes the Finance Act 2013 after receiving Royal Assent

GAAR anti-avoidance rules come into force

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 19th July 2013

New general anti-abuse rule comes into force to tackle aggressive tax avoidance

GAAR anti-avoidance rules come into force

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 17th July 2013

Wew anti-abuse rule (GAAR) comes into force to tackle aggressive tax avoidance

Tax Information Exchange For EU | Accountants Northampto

Posted in Tax by Harris on 11th July 2013

Harris & Co are leading accountants in Northampton. If you are struggling with your taxes Harris & Co have the service for you.

RTI Submissions | Accountants Northampto

Posted in Tax by Admi on 9th July 2013

Get RTI ready with Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Tax avoiders window

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 9th July 2013

HMRC have launched a campaignfortax payers to settle any outstanding tax bills

Loans in close companies

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 9th July 2013

HMRC have published a consultation document on the taxation of close company loans

Submit Your Expenses Forms On Time | Accountancy Services

Posted in Tax by Harris on 5th July 2013

The forms P11D, and where appropriate P9D, which report benefits and expenses, are due for submission to HMRC by 6 July 2013.

New EU SME tax

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 1st July 2013

Accountants Reveal HMRCs Record Haul | Accountants Northampto

Posted in Tax by Harris on 28th June 2013

HMRC announced their High Net Worth Unit, which deals with tax affairs of people with assets over 20m, increased its yield from by 10%.

1b in tax evasion targeted

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 26th June 2013

ICAEW pronouncement on tax avoidance case

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 19th June 2013

The ICAEW has made an announcement on the Mehjoo tax avoidance case report Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Do trust save IHT?

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 17th June 2013

A recent Court case shows that trusts do not save IHT according to Harris & Co accountants Northampto

PAC accuses Big 4 on tax

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 14th June 2013

PAC once again critisises Big 4 on tax

New HMRC numbers

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 12th June 2013

New HMRC numbers have been issued

Farmers hit with IHT bills

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 8th June 2013

Farmers are being hit with IHT bills

Accountants duty to clients

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 6th June 2013

Accountants have a duty to tell clients how to avoid tax

M & S tax case

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 24th May 2013

Report on M&S tax case

New HMRC capital allowances toolkit

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 23rd May 2013

HMRC updates Capital Allowances for Plant & Machinery Toolkit

New HMRC expenditure toolkit

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 23rd May 2013

HMRC update their Private and Personal Expenditure Toolkit

New tax guide issued

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 23rd May 2013

Guide launched to show taxpayers how to check their calculations

New tax threat to partnerships

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 22nd May 2013

HMRC to issue a new tax threat to partnerships

Tax credit warning

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 22nd May 2013

Tax credits claimants warned about scam or phishing emails sent out by fraudsters

HMRC to contact 5m

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 17th May 2013

HMRC suggests up to 5m may have paid an incorrect amount of tax in 2012/2013

HMRC Task forces

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 15th May 2013

HMRC set up taskforces to tackle tax fraud in London, Northern Ireland and East Anglia

High corporation tax stunts growth

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 14th May 2013

High corporation taxes in developed nations putting their future economic growth at risk

200 accountants face probe

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 10th May 2013

HMRC working on data which reveals use of complex offshore structures to conceal assets by wealthy individuals and companies.

New statutory residence test

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 10th May 2013

HMRC publishes guidance to help people decide if they are resident in the UK for the purposes of paying tax

Landmark Supreme Court decisio

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 10th May 2013

landmark Supreme Court judgment set to have a major impact on family trusts and pension schemes

New tax on empty homes

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 9th May 2013

New property tax on homes that have been unoccupied and unfurnished for 2 years or more

Property sales being targetted

Posted in Tax by Michael Hall on 3rd May 2013

HMRC campaign identifiesUK taxpayers who have undeclared capital gains on property disposals

HMRC join the dots

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 3rd May 2013

HMRC agrees to change their approach for taxpayers who want their authorised agent to act on their behalf

Cash basis complexities

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 3rd May 2013

24 pages of Finance Bill devoted to the 'simple' cash basis for reporting income

May Day warning

Posted in Tax by Michael Hall on 30th April 2013

Taxpayers yet to file their 2011/12 tax return online have just two days to do so

RTI and CIS

Posted in Tax by Joy Yetki on 25th April 2013

HMRC updates Form CIS132 to reflect changes brought in with the introduction of Real Time Informatio

HMRC target the wealthy

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 22nd April 2013

A reported record 220m yield from Britains most wealthy taxpayers

HMRC publish GAAR guidance

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 17th April 2013

HMRC publishes guidance on the scope and procedures for the new general anti-abuse rule

HMRC Brief 05/13 on repairs

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 10th April 2013

A brief relevant to both to individuals and companies incurring expenditure on repairing business assets

Simpler system for the self employed

Posted in Tax by Michael Hall on 10th April 2013

HMRC reminds small self-employed businesses about new, simpler Income Tax rules

Collecting Class 2 NICs

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 9th April 2013

HMRC could collect outstanding Class 2 NICs by adjusting tax codes

Late payment excuses

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 9th April 2013

Taxpayer blames HMRC's imprecise instructions on late payment of tax

Top rate of tax

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 6th April 2013

BBC headlines the drop in the higher rate of tax

Shorter 2012-13 tax returns!

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 26th March 2013

HMRC announces guidance notes sent out with paper self assessment 2012/13 tax return will be shorter

New SA form

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 25th March 2013

HMRC issues new online form for self assessment

GAAR rules issued

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 22nd March 2013

GAAR introduced to help HMRC tackle tax avoidance

2012-13 tax returns

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 22nd March 2013

HMRC to send out Self Assessment brief notes to help customers

Buy-to-let crackdow

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 19th March 2013

Increase in amount of tax collected from Capital Gains Tax enquiries over the last tax year

Paintings are exempt from tax

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 19th March 2013

Paintings exempt from tax following Upper Tribunal case

PPR relief denied

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 14th March 2013

First-tier Tribunal decides taxpayer's sale of house did not qualify for relief from capital gains tax

Late payment excuses

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 14th March 2013

First-tier Tribunal decides taxpayer has reasonable excuse for late payments

HMRC expose fraud

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 13th March 2013

Gang convicted in first prosecution for film tax relief fraud

HMRC to watch tax cheats for 5 years

Posted in Tax by Brooke Purcell on 12th March 2013

HMRC vows to watch tax cheats for up to five years

IR35 loophole closed

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 12th March 2013

IR35 tax rules extended to office-holders for2013-14 tax year onwards

Child Benefit reminder

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 7th March 2013

HMRCreminds those with income over 60,000 whose family is still receiving Child Benefit to opt out before 28 March

Tax avoidance is alright for me but not you!

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 6th March 2013

Labour MP grills accountants whilst family business avoids tax

Camero's fuzzy logic on tax avoidance

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 6th March 2013

Every business has a 'moral duty to pay tax' even if they are working within the tax laws

HMRC target second homes

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 5th March 2013

Second homes targeted by new HMRC campaig

Tax scheme fails

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 1st March 2013

Tax avoidance film scheme fails to work

HMRC search internet to catch tax cheats

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 28th February 2013

HMRC scoures internet to unearth proof of tax fraud and evasio

Creative industry tax credits

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 28th February 2013

Corporation Tax relief available for animation, high end TV and video games industries from 1 April 2013

HMRC target the wealthy

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 25th February 2013

HMRC stepping up campaign to prosecute wealthy professionals who attempt to evade tax

Travel for the self employed

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 25th February 2013

CIOT urges penalty delay for RTI

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 21st February 2013

The CIoT proposes their penalty-free period should run until April 2015 during RTI introductio

Cameron equates tax avoidance with evasio

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 21st February 2013

David Cameron says businesses have no excuse in avoiding paying their fair share of tax

Few fines issued for avoidance schemes

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 21st February 2013

Low rate of abusive tax avoidance shows vast majority of accountancy firms are playing by the rules

Direct sellers have one week to pay tax

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 21st February 2013

Those selling directly to customers have one week left to get tax affairs in order

New tax task forces

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 19th February 2013

Specialist teams to visit specific high-risk trade sectors and locations in the UK

850,000 late tax returns

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 19th February 2013

Late filing penalties to total up to 85m due to deadline being missed

Tax phishing scam

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 19th February 2013

HMRC warns taxpayers not to fall victim to emails promising tax refund

Tax avoidance exposure?

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 19th February 2013

HMRC to publicly name and shame those who sell or use tax avoidance schemes

Cash accounting too complex

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 18th February 2013

Warning that government proposal to simplify tax and accounting for small businesses is set to fail

Deferring bonuses?

Posted in Tax by David Russell on 18th February 2013

Firms wishing to defer bonuses to avoid 50% tax rate are warned that staff must be prepared to put their bonus at risk

G20 to tackle tax avoidance

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 18th February 2013

G20 finance ministers pledge to crack down on tax avoidance by multinational companies

Mansion tax on its way under Labour

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 14th February 2013

Labour to re-introduce 10p starting rate of tax scrapped by Gordon Brown if re-elected

New tax calculator

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 14th February 2013

New version of calculator to estimate Income Tax and National Insurance contributions

More BPR!

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 13th February 2013

Upper Tribunal rules that BPR is not available on deceaseds holiday bungalow despite First Tier Tribunal victory

Who pays IHT and how to avoid it

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 12th February 2013

The Government to freeze inheritance tax threshold causing more and more people to be dragged into a tax charged at an eye watering 40%

BPR not available

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 12th February 2013

Upper Tribunal overturns First-tier Tribunal decision on business property relief

New fraud manual

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 12th February 2013

HMRC publishes new manual to replace interim version of guidance

US firms double amount of tax owed to HMRC

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 12th February 2013

US-owned businesses at risk over corporation tax revenues has more than doubled in the last year

Tax cheats in South East targeted

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 12th February 2013

New HMRC taxforce targets tax cheats in London and the south east.

Is this the begining of the end for tax avoidance?

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 11th February 2013

Barclays to close tax avoidance unit

Charity on line gift aid

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 11th February 2013

Further details on the new online Gift Aid service for charities and sports clubs

HMRC Ipads

Posted in Tax by Sarah Buswell on 6th February 2013

HMRC looking to improve the mobility of its workforce with ipads and laptops

Self Assessment errors

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 6th February 2013

Taxpayers charged more than once for their tax bill due to HMRC systems failure

HMRC appeal Rangers decisio

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 6th February 2013

HMRC lodges appeal in dispute with Rangers over the Scottish football clubs use of Employee Benefit Trusts

We are all in this together

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 4th February 2013

With those earning over a modest 50,000 a year contributing over 60% of all income tax, are we really all in this together?

Last minute rush for tax returns

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenso on 4th February 2013

Over half a million people file their tax return on the 31 January, causing an increase in tax returns filed before the deadline compared to the previous year.

HMRC windfall

Posted in Tax by Ian Johnso on 1st February 2013

HMRC expected to be owed over 100m in late filing penalties as the filing deadline approaches

Tax warning to direct sellers

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 28th January 2013

HMRC to chase up tax payments from direct sellers from 28 February 2013

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Wealth taxes

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 26th September 2023

HMRC crackdown on taxpayers to pay tax bills on time

Posted in Tax by on 23rd August 2023

IFS warns ministers over pre-election tax cuts

Posted in Tax by on 22nd August 2023

HMRC plan to cut to phone services

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenson on 14th August 2023

Pressure on Sunak to cut taxes

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenson on 10th August 2023

61% of mid-sized businesses are in tax disputes

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenson on 8th August 2023

Savers face paying tax on deposits of £8k

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenson on 7th August 2023

Pensions tax attack

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 31st July 2023

Tax investigations

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 26th July 2023

Lifetime tax take

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 25th July 2023

HMRC targets R&D credit claims

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenson on 21st July 2023

High taxes may impact retention of key workers

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenson on 18th July 2023

HMRC raises late payer rate to 15-year high

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenson on 14th July 2023

Taxpayers hit by freeze

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 13th July 2023

HMRC to use AI

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 11th July 2023

Higher earners face tax penalties

Posted in Tax by Mark Stephenson on 29th June 2023

Savings tax

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 29th June 2023

Scrap IHT

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 20th June 2023

MTD woes

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 14th June 2023

Labour tax rises

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 12th June 2023

Tax cut ahead?

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 7th June 2023

Fiscal drag hits low paid

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 31st May 2023

Stealth taxes hit

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 26th May 2023

HMRC delays

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 25th May 2023

Stealth taxes hit

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 24th May 2023

More to pay 40% tax

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 17th May 2023

IHT loophole

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 12th May 2023

CGT on the rise

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 11th May 2023

HMRC in disarray

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 10th May 2023

High taxes are a disincentive

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 5th May 2023

IHT soars

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 4th May 2023

Thresholds 40 years old

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 28th April 2023

Freeze raises taxes

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 21st April 2023

IHT bites

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 19th April 2023

Property tax overhaul

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 18th April 2023

Use pension planning

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 17th April 2023

Possible tax cuts

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 14th April 2023

IHT trap

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 30th March 2023

Family taxes rise

Posted in Tax by Phil Harris on 23rd March 2023

Higher rate taxpayers hit