News and information

Welcome

These pages are designed specifically with tax professionals in mind. Here you'll find many of the essentials you need to keep up-to-date with the latest tax news and information, as well as details of events, practical support and in-depth guidance.

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Top five issues answered

At HMRC, it's our job to help with any issues agents, accountants and advisers have. You may find your issue is one of the more common ones we receive. To save you time, here are the answers to the top five issues today:

1. Do I need to file my clients' VAT Returns online? More> - Opens in a new window
2. How do my clients pay VAT electronically? More> - Opens in a new window
3. What do I need to do to file VAT Returns online for my clients? More> - Opens in a new window
4. What are HMRC doing to improve the process for R40s – claims for repayment of tax deducted from savings and investments? More> - Opens in a new window
5. How will iXBRL change the way Company Tax Returns are filed? More> - Opens in a new window

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HMRC service information

If you're looking for the latest news and press releases from the HMRC, follow our up-to-the-minute RSS feeds and links below.

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Current Service status: Planned site maintenance or known technical issues

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