Whether engaging in commercial trade or simply working and living in the UK, you may encounter an audit by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), as tax inspections are often conducted routinely.

Some Britons living in Dubai are reluctant to return to the UK amid concerns about regaining UK tax residency. At the same time, the government plans to raise the English language requirement for permanent settlement to A-Level standard from 2027. Meanwhile, HMRC has stepped up enforcement on large companies, recovering nearly £16 billion in unpaid taxes over the past three years.

Recently, the British supermarket giant Morrisons lost a high-profile value added tax (VAT) dispute. What exactly was the point of contention regarding VAT in this case, and how was the judgement reached?

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UK high-income earners consider cutting their salaries by 25% to reduce tax; HMRC tightens scrutiny of “speculative” stamp duty refund claims; pubs in England to receive a 15% business rates relief.

The UK has abandoned plans to make digital identity mandatory; China’s annual trade surplus has exceeded $1 trillion for the first time; and nearly 340,000 people have paid their Self Assessment tax bills via the HMRC app

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HMRC reports receiving more than 135,000 reports of tax-related fraud; the Bank of England cuts the interest rate to 3.75%; an overview of widespread rail closures and service adjustments in London during the Christmas and New Year period.

To help everyone enjoy the festive season with peace of mind, today we will quickly go through the key points regarding employee benefits during Christmas, allowing you to convey your festive greetings while avoiding unnecessary tax troubles.

For e-commerce sellers, HMRC's audit actions can be particular random, particularly regarding VAT audits. Sometimes, due to misunderstandings or unintentional oversight, you might face an audit even if you have declared on time.

HMRC is seeking to recover taxes from 14,000 households amid a dispute over the “seven-year gift rule”; fares across the London Underground network are set to increase by 5.8% in 2026; and the UK economy unexpectedly contracted by 0.1% in October.

Today, we have summarised the six major red flags that are most likely to trigger an HMRC tax investigation for both business owners and individual taxpayers.

We have summarised several effective tax planning methods to help small and medium-sized enterprises legally and efficiently reduce their corporation tax burden and improve financial performance.

As winter approaches, heating, electricity and food expenses are expected to climb even higher, potentially pushing more households into debt crises. At the same time, HMRC has announced the restart of its Direct Recovery of Debts (DRD) scheme, which allows the tax authority to deduct unpaid taxes directly from individuals’ bank accounts.

Recent UK tax compliance data has sounded the alarm once again: in the past three years, nearly half a million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) repeatedly missed tax deadlines, with as many as 19% admitting they delayed tax payments more than five times in just the past 12 months. A combination of complex tax rules and cash flow pressures is dragging UK SMEs compliance levels down.

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With remote and hybrid working now a widespread trend, tax issues for homeworking employees are increasingly in focus. HMRC has recently clarified that anyone incorrectly claiming tax relief for working from home when they are not eligible could face a substantial repayment bill.

According to HMRC’s latest annual report, a record 46,266 tax penalties were cancelled in the past year. These penalties were originally issued for late filing, but in many cases the taxpayers involved did not actually owe any tax. Automatic late filing penalties can be appealed In the UK, if you miss the filing deadline for Self Assessment or VAT returns, both individuals and businesses are automatically issued with a penalty notice.

Against the backdrop of high taxes and rising living costs in the UK, many people choose to build up their wealth through savings interest or investment products. What some may not realise, however, is that while savings capital itself is not taxed, the interest earned on savings is subject to taxation – this is known as the tax on savings interest. In recent years, the tax burden on British savers has grown heavier.