Official rate of interest
From 6 April 2010 the official rate of interest applying to interest-free or low interest loans made to employees will be 4%.
Read storyNational insurance - new EU rules
HMRC have released new guidance for employers about forthcoming changes to EU rules regarding national insurance for people moving around Europe for work.
Read storyEmployer supported childcare
In 2009 the government announced changes to employer supported childcare and HMRC have now issued further guidance on the changes.
Read storyPayment of VAT
HMRC are advising businesses that from 1 April 2010 all cheque payments by post will be treated as being received by HMRC on the date when cleared funds reach HMRC's bank account. This change does not affect any cheque payments made by Bank Giro.
Read storyStamp duty land tax and first time home buyers
At present the Stamp Duty Land Tax rate is 1% for residential property purchases where the consideration is more than £125,000 but does not exceed £250,000.
Read storyInheritance tax nil rate band frozen
As previously announced, the nil rate band for 2010/11 will be frozen at the current level of £325,000.
Read storyNew record for filing online tax returns
According to HMRC statistics a record number of taxpayers filed their Self Assessment tax returns online this year.
Read storyHMRC offer advice on fraud emails
HMRC are warning taxpayers to be vigilant as there have been several reports of scam emails offering a tax repayment. Taxpayers should not respond to any email promising a tax repayment.
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