Tax gap up to more than £59 billion
The tax gap rose to a record high of £59.2 billion in cash terms for 2024/25, according to the latest data from HMRC. The tax gap is the difference between what UK tax is expected to be paid and was…
Latest guidance for employers
HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin. The June issue has information on various topics, including: PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) — agreements and a mailbox closure. Update — mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind to launch in…
Phased rollout of payrolling for employee benefits a ‘welcome step’
The decision to phase in the mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind is a ‘welcome step’ to allow employers and payroll software providers more time to prepare for significant changes, says the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT). Benefits in kind…
HMRC mileage rate increased to 55p
The headline approved mileage rate has increased to 55p per business mile for the first 10,000 miles, with effect from 6 April 2026. For each business mile over 10,000 miles, the approved mileage rate remains at 25p per business mile. This…
Expansion of ‘uncertain tax treatment’ rules cause for concern
Government plans to extend the rules requiring some taxpayers to declare ‘uncertain’ tax positions risk creating more uncertainty, compliance burdens and tax disputes according to the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT). The uncertain tax treatment regime currently requires large businesses…
HMRC boosts funding for taxpayers needing extra support
More than £11 million in funding has been made available to taxpayers struggling with their tax affairs. The doubling of funding comes as part of HMRC’s Voluntary and Community Sector Grant Funding Scheme. The funds will be available for organisations…
Threequarters of workers not on track for ‘moderate’ pension income
Threequarters of UK workers are not on course to save enough for a ‘moderate’ lifestyle when they retire, according to a report by Pensions UK. The report says a moderate lifestyle will cost £32,700 for one person and £45,400 for…
Hospitality sector calls for 10% VAT rate
Hospitality businesses, teams and organisations are being urged to sign a new petition calling for the government to cut the VAT rate for the sector to 10% by UKHospitality. The trade group has launched #VATsTheProblem, a sector-wide campaign asking for…
Small businesses to benefit from strengthened debt advice services
Small businesses and the self-employed struggling with their finances to receive a helping hand as debt advice services are strengthened, the Treasury has announced. The Treasury is making a £4 million funding boost over three years for business debt advice services…
New parents urged to claim Child Benefit for their baby now
One in three new parents are missing out on Child Benefit payments in their baby’s first year, according to HMRC’s figures. The tax authority is urging parents who welcomed a baby this spring to claim now via the HMRC app…
