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HMRC letters to company directors on undeclared dividend income
HMRC is contacting Company directors suspected of receiving dividends without declaring the income on their Self-Assessment Tax Returns Business owners have been receiving letters from HMRC as part of a recent campaign. These letters notify them about the potential requirement to declare dividend income. HMRC has been conducting investigations on company reserves, specifically targeting those…
Read MoreA Guide for Companies Receiving ICO Letters: Data Protection Obligations
ICO Compliance letters for companies In recent times, UK businesses have received significant communication from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), spotlighting the critical importance of compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). As a cornerstone of data privacy and security, GDPR compliance is not just a legal necessity but a fundamental aspect of business…
Read MoreDigital Marketplaces Reporting Side Hustles to HMRC
Update affects most Digital Marketplaces We are committed to providing exceptional financial guidance and services, so we are bringing to your attention the latest developments in tax regulations that could impact those earning additional income through online platforms. As specialists in navigating the complexities of tax compliance, we aim to keep our clients and the…
Read MoreChristmas Closure
🎄 Season’s Greetings from Mercian Accountants! Holiday Closure Announcement: As we embrace the festive spirit of the Christmas season, we would like to inform our valued clients and visitors that Mercian Accountants will be closed for the holidays from 5:30 PM Friday 22nd December to 8:00 AM Tuesday 2nd January. Our office will not be…
Read MoreNew HMRC Letter Campaign: Landlords Incorporation Relief 2017/18
Understanding the New Compliance Drive in Property Taxation Introduction: A Focused HMRC Initiative on Property Tax Compliance HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has embarked on a crucial campaign, turning its attention to a specific sector of the property market: buy-to-let landlords. This campaign specifically addresses those who strategically incorporated their property businesses into limited companies…
Read MoreChristmas 2023 Arrangements and Deadlines
May you be in good health and spirits, with your Christmas preparations progressing smoothly. We trust that the festive season is shaping up delightfully for you. Christmas Holidays and Busy Season Our final day of operation in 2023 will be Friday, 22nd December. We will resume our services in the new year on Tuesday, 2nd…
Read MoreGoodbye to Tax Clearance: A Shift in Responsibility for MVLs
HMRC Cease Providing Tax Clearance for Members’ Voluntary Liquidations Effective immediately, HMRC will no longer provide pre- and post-tax clearances for members’ voluntary liquidations (MVLs). This change, announced in HMRC’s Insolvency Guidance on December 6, 2023, shifts the responsibility for determining tax compliance to insolvency practitioners (IPs), who must rely on their professional judgment to…
Read MoreHMRC’s Scrooge-like Plan to Save Money: No More Letters About Your Refunds
HMRC has axed the practice of sending out letters informing taxpayers of their self-assessment repayments, citing the practice as causing unnecessary confusion and increased customer queries. This change, effective from December 7, 2023, applies to all Bacs self-assessment repayments, affecting both tax advisers and individual taxpayers. Instead of traditional letters, HMRC will now resort to…
Read MoreHMRC’s New Campaign: A Closer Look at Crypto Tax Compliance
Introduction The phenomenal growth of cryptocurrencies has brought with it a plethora of challenges, particularly in the realm of taxation. Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), has recognised the need to address this issue proactively, implementing a series of initiatives to enhance tax compliance in the crypto realm. HMRC’s New Initiatives: A Path to Tax…
Read MoreGuess Who’s Not Answering? The HMRC Helpline Adventures
HMRC’s seven-week service reduction During the busiest period of the tax year, HMRC plans to significantly reduce access to its self-assessment helpline, focusing only on complex queries from Monday, 11th December 2023. HMRC has unexpectedly confirmed that from 11th December until 31st January, most callers to the self-assessment helpline will be redirected to online services,…
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