News Latest News for Business Click on a headline to read the full story. 06 Feb 2019Businesses urged to prepare for post-Brexit Customs DeclarationsHMRC is urging VAT-registered UK businesses which trade exclusively with the EU to be prepared for a no deal Brexit. 06 Feb 2019MTD for VAT - pilot extended to all eligible businessesHMRC has extended its Making Tax Digital for VAT pilot scheme to all eligible businesses. 06 Feb 2019HMRC's Voice ID databaseSince 2017, HMRC has captured millions of callers' voice data on its Voice ID system. 06 Feb 2019Spring Statement date announcedThe Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, has announced that the government will respond to the forecast from the Office for Budget Responsibility in the Spring Statement on Wednesday 13 March 2019. 06 Feb 2019'Unbelievable excuses' for late filing of tax returnsHMRC has revealed some of the most 'bizarre excuses' taxpayers have given for failing to file their self assessment tax return on time. 06 Feb 2019Protect your pension potsThe Insolvency Service has urged individuals saving for retirement to protect their pension pots from criminals and 'negligent trustees'. 07 Jan 2019Scottish Budget 2018 income tax changesFinance Secretary Derek Mackay delivered the 2019/20 Scottish Draft Budget on Wednesday 12 December 2018 setting out the Scottish government's financial and tax plans. 07 Jan 2019Scottish Budget 2018 property tax changesIn the 2019/20 Scottish Draft Budget, Derek Mackay announced changes to Scottish Land and Buildings Transaction Tax. 07 Jan 2019HMRC reminder to employees to claim their tax deductible expensesHMRC is reminding employees that they may be able to claim a tax rebate on their work related expenses. 07 Jan 2019Pension contribution increases aheadThe Pensions Regulator is reminding employers about the workplace pension contribution increases from 6 April 2019. 07 Jan 2019HMRC publish details of deliberate tax defaultersHMRC have updated the list of deliberate tax defaulters. 07 Jan 2019Self assessment deadline approachingThe deadline for submitting your 2017/18 self assessment return is 31 January 2019. Archive NewsClick here to access our full archive
