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21 November

Statutory Instrument (PDF 31K)

The Taxes (Fees for Payment by Internet) Regulations 2008.

2008-11-21
Explanatory Memorandum (PDF 32K)

Explanitory Memorandum to the Taxation Of Pension Schemes Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Order 2008.

2008-11-21
Minutes of the Tax Credits Consultation Group meeting - 16 October 2008

Minutes from the latest Tax Credits Consulatation Group meeting that took place on 16 October 2008

2008-11-21
Documentary evidence of identity (ID)

New ID card for foreign nationals being introduced from the 25 November 2008.

2008-11-21
Jobs: Current Vacancies

A number of administrative posts have been advertised today.

2008-11-21
Tax receipts and taxpayers

Statistics as pre-announced are now available.

2008-11-21
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Property transactions

Statistics as pre-announced are now available.

2008-11-21
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20 November

Corporation Tax on Chargeable Gains

The updated Indexation Allowance for October 2008 has been published today.

2008-11-20
Self Assessment online filing update for agents

Latest updates and guidance for agents and advisers, developed in association with Working Together partners, for filing Self Assessment returns through the HMRC service and commercial software.

2008-11-20
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Explanatory Memorandum to SI 2991 (PDF 18K)

Explanatory Memorandum to the Taxes (Fees for Payment by Internet) Regulations 2008.

2008-11-20

19 November

2007-08 Penalties for outstanding P11D(b) Returns

Some employers who have submitted their 2007-08 P11D(b) Return of Class 1A National Insurance contributions online and on time have been sent a penalty notice in error.

2008-11-19
Jobs: Current Vacancies

A specialist Print Team Manager post in Manchester has been advertised today.

2008-11-14
Jobs: Current Vacancies

An administrative post in London has been advertised today.

2008-11-14
Jobs: Current Vacancies

An administrative post in Felixstowe has been advertised today.

2008-11-14
Jobs: Current Vacancies

An administrative post in Exeter has been advertised today.

2008-11-14
Jobs: Current Vacancies

An administrative post in Nottingham has been advertised today.

2008-11-14
Tariff Notice 13/08

Radio navigational receivers – assembly for GPS system having a position determination function.

2008-11-19
Research Report 59 (PDF 484K)

Report on evaluation of Tax-Advantaged All-Employee Share Schemes.

2008-11-19
Double Taxation - DT Digest (PDF 388K)

Updated guide to possible entitlement to double taxation relief for non-residents.

2008-11-19

18 November

Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) (PDF 81K)

Pension Schemes Services (PSS) has today published an update to the QROPS list.

2008-11-18
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Statutory Instrument: Explanatory Memorandum to SI 2991 (PDF 20K)

Explanatory Memorandum to the Taxes (Fees for Payment by Internet) Regulations 2008.

2008-11-18
Statutory Instrument: SI 2991 (PDF 22K)

The Taxes (Fees for Payment by Internet) Regulations 2008.

2008-11-18
News release: First Double Taxation Convention with Libya

The first ever Double Taxation Convention between the UK and the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya was signed on 17 November in London by the Foreign Office Minister of State, Bill Rammell and the Libyan Secretary for European Affairs, Abdulatti al-Obidi.

2008-11-18
Tariff Stop Press Notice 49/08

Amendments to volume 2 of the printed Tariff and (Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight) CHIEF with effect from 16 November 2008.

2008-11-18
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JCCC CIP (08) 70

Change to the documents required to clear Plant Health controlled goods.

2008-11-18

17 November

ISA Bulletin 6

ISA Bulletin 6 is now available. It contains an article about the arrangements that have been put in place for compensation payments which will be made to ISA customers of Icesave by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), and reinstaement in an ISA.

2008-11-17
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Child Trust Fund

We have published updated versions of the guidance for local authorities/health trusts on looked after children, to reflect the new contact details for local authorities with Child Trust Fund Office.

2008-11-17
Draft Statutory Instrument (PDF 2.8 MB)

The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Taxes on Income and Capital) (Netherlands) Order 2008.

2008-11-17
Explanatory Memorandum (PDF 113 KB)

The Draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Taxes On Income And Capital) (Netherlands) Order 2008.

2008-11-17
Draft Statutory Instrument (PDF 1.1 MB)

The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Taxes on Income and Capital) (Isle of Man) Order 2008.

2008-11-17
Explanatory Memorandum (PDF 49 KB)

The Draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Taxes On Income And Capital) (Isle Of Man) Order 2008.

2008-11-17
Draft Statutory Instrument (PDF 2.7 MB)

The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Taxes on Income and Capital) (France) Order 2008.

2008-11-17
Explanatory Memorandum (PDF 91 KB)

The Draft Double Taxation Relief And International Tax Enforcement (Taxes On Income And Capital) (France) Order 2008.

2008-11-17
Tariff Stop Press Notice 48/08

Important information relating to goods imported from Belarus.

2008-11-17
Excise Info Sheet 03/08

Informing excise businesses of the agreed revised Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with the Scotch Whisky Association, Gin & Vodka Association and the Wine & Spirits Trade Association.

2008-11-17

14 November

Tariff Notice 12/08

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1028/2008 of 19 September 2008 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature.

2008-11-14
Tariff Notice 11/08

11.10.2008 - EN - Official Journal of the European Union - C 259/1, C 259/2, C259/3, C 259/4.

2008-11-14
Tariff Notice 10/08

Commission Regulation (EC) No 977/2008 of 3 October 2008 concerning the classification of certain goods in the TARIC.

2008-11-14
Revenue & Customs Brief 55/08

This Brief announces a change of HMRC interpretation which will apply where a company's SME status alters on or after 1 December 2008.

2008-11-14
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Jobs: Current Vacancies

A number of administrative posts have been advertised today.

2008-11-14
New rules for online shoppers

From next month, internet shoppers will no longer have to pay customs duty on non-EU purchases worth up to £105.

2008-11-14
Jobs: Current Vacancies

Full time security guard positions available.

2008-11-14
Revenue & Customs Brief 51/08

This brief is about a change to the treatment of chargeable event gains arising on life insurance policies held on bare trusts for minors.

2008-11-14
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Jobs: Current Vacancies

A vacancy for a Weeding Clerk in Devon has been advertised today.

2008-11-14
Statutory Instrument: SI 2871 (PDF 26K)

The Recovery of Taxes etc Due in Other Member States (Amendment of Section 134 of the Finance Act 2002) Regulations 2008.

2008-11-14
Explanatory Memorandum to SI 2871 (PDF 24K)

Explanatory Memorandum to the Recovery of Taxes etc Due in Other Member States (Amendment of Section 134 of the Finance Act 2002) Regulations 2008.

2008-11-14
Community/Common Transit and TIR Newsletter No 8 of 2008

Advises users of recent changes to CT procedures.Traders need to be aware of: Making electronic declarations on NCTS for TIR movements, NCTS Upgrade to version 7 (Safety & Security), details of fields to complete for NCTS TIR, Euro exchange rates.

2008-11-14

13 November

PowerPoint presentation for agents to help clients with the new penalties system

Agents can download a new Powerpoint presentation, which you can tailor with the details of your practice, to show clients how the new penatlies system will work. Download it from the 'Further information' section of the New Penalties web pages.

2008-11-13
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CFSP Info Paper 58/08

Further reminder about the post SAD H CFSP Customs Procedure Codes (CPCs) (in particular the change in use of CPCs 06 10 061, 06 20 061 and 06 30 061 to cover Release to a Customs procedure with Economic Impact - IPR, RGR, TI, OPR and PCC).

2008-11-13
Export Control System (ECS)

Information on automated export system addendum, Appendix A3 and Appendix B1 added to this webpage.

2008-11-13
Temporary derogation from the Rules of Origin for core spun yarn from Swaziland

JCCC CIP (08) 69 on derogation from the normal preferential rules of origin for core spun yarn exported from Swaziland released into free circulation in the European Community on or after 01/01/08.

2008-11-13
Notice 760

This revised notice explains the purpose of Customs Freight Simplified Procedures (CFSP), the procedures available and guidance on the authorisation conditions.

2008-11-13
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Jobs: Current Vacancies

A vacancy for a Contact Centre Advisor in Belfast has been advertised today.

2008-11-07
Jobs: Current Vacancies

A vacancy for a Contact Centre Advisor in Glasgow/East Kilbride has been advertised today.

2008-11-07
Jobs: Current Vacancies

A vacancy for a Contact Centre Advisor in Sunderland has been advertised today.

2008-11-07
Category 1 Crude Oil Values (PDF 116K)

Those crude oils that are valued using Price Reporting Agency data. At 1 July 2006 these crudes are Brent, Ekofisk, Flotta, Forties and Statfjord.

2008-11-13
Leasing: anti-avoidance

The Government has announced that it is acting against avoidance involving long funding leases of plant or machinery.

2008-11-13
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News Release - HM Revenue & Customs interest rates - Quarterly instalment payments, and early payments of corporation tax not due by instalments

New rates of interest are announced today. They cover quarterly instalment payments and early payments of corporation tax not due by instalments, in respect of accounting periods ending on or after 1 July 1999. These new rates of interest, which take effect from 17 November 2008, are set out below and are a result of the recent movement in market rates.

2008-11-13
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Pick up HMRC's new internet shopping podcast for free

Find out everything you need to know about customs duty, VAT and other charges that could be payable when shopping online, including important changes coming into effect on 1 December 2008.

2008-11-13

12 November

Employment Consultation Forum minutes

Minutes of the meeting of 17 September 2008 are now available.

2008-11-12
Tribunals Reform Project

New information available on Tribunals Reform Stakeholder Group including amendments on trial updates and FAQs.

2008-11-12
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11 November

Double Taxation - DT Digest (PDF 143K)

Updated guide to possible entitlement to double taxation relief for UK residents.

2008-11-11
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Updating Negligible Value List

The Negligible Value List has been updated to include New Negligible Value Agreements in October.

2008-11-11
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OECD consults on its project on high net worth individuals

The OECD has launched a consultation paper on the interactions between tax administrations and High Net Worth Individuals. Consultation meetings are also planned for London and Paris.

2008-11-11
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10 November

Unit trust calendar January 2009 to December 2009

The latest calendar is now available.

2008-11-10
HM Revenue & Customs approval of joint National Insurance contribution Elections

A statement on what must be contained in a National Insurance contribution election before HM Revenue & Customs approval can be granted.

2008-11-10
National Audit Office (NAO) report: The Control & Facilitation of Imports

Customs Information Paper on the National Audit Office report on the control and facilitation of imports.

2008-11-10
PAYE: 2007-08 Penalties for Outstanding P11D(b) Returns

From today HM Revenue & Customs will start to send penalty notices where records show that 2007-08 form P11D(b) Class 1A National Insurance contributions Annual Returns have not yet been received.

2008-11-10

7 November

Jobs: Current Vacancies

A vacancy for a Contact Centre Manager has been advertised today.

2008-11-07
Tax Law Rewrite

Draft clauses and explanatory notes on Long funding leases of plant or machinery have today been published for public consultation. Comments on the latest set of draft clauses are invited by 30 January 2009.

2008-11-07
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6 November

Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASC)

Monthly cumulative list of sports clubs which have registered as CASCS as at 31 October 2008.

2008-11-06
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Statutory Instrument: SI 2847 (PDF 24K)

The Statistics of Trade (Customs and Excise) (Amendment) (No 2) Regulations 2008.

2008-11-06
Explanatory Memorandum to SI 2847 (PDF 24K)

Explanatory Memorandum to the Statistics of Trade (Customs and Excise) (Amendment) (No 2) Regulations 2008.

2008-11-06
Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) (PDF 79K)

Pension Schemes Services (PSS) has today published an update to the QROPS list.

2008-11-06
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Bank and building society interest - are you paying tax when you don't have to? (IR111) (PDF 243K)

This leaflet has been updated and the new version is now available.

2008-11-06
Relief at Source form APSS103 (PDF 55K)

We have made a correction on page 2 of the form which now reads go to box 5.1.

2008-11-06
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Tariff Stop Press Notice 47/08

Notification of changes to the monthly trade euro rate.

2008-11-06
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Child Trust Funds

We have published today our Child Trust Fund annual statisitcs report, detailed distributional anaylsis and constituency data.

2008-11-06
Child Trust Funds

Statistics as pre-announced are now available.

2008-11-06

5 November

PAYE month 7 – period ended 5 November 2008: Electronic payments

Please note that if you pay your PAYE payments electronically, cleared funds must be with HM Revenue & Customs by Friday 21 November.

2008-11-05
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Statutory Instrument: SI 2669 (PDF 28K)

The Landfill Tax (Material from Contaminated Land) (Phasing out of Exemption) Order 2008.

2008-11-05
CTF Local Authority and Health Trust Bulletins

Bulletins 1 - 4 are now available.

2008-11-05
CA8454 - Application for certificate E106 or E109

This form has been updated.

2008-11-05
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Withdrawn Scheme Reference Numbers

A list of avoidance scheme reference numbers that no longer need to be notified to HMRC.

2008-11-05
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4 November

Manuals: Registered Pension Schemes Manual

Recent updates to Registered Pension Schemes Manual have been published.

2008-11-04
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Statutory Instrument 2008/2776

The Fixed-Term Employees (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 came into effect on 27 October amending the Fixed-Term Employees (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2002 in respect of Agency workers.

2008-11-04
TDSI Bulletins

TDSI Bulletins 28 and 29 are now available.

2008-11-04
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Statutory Instruments: 2832 (PDF 23K)

The Excise Warehousing (Etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2008.

2008-11-04
Statutory Instruments: 2832 (EM) (PDF 19K)

Explanatory Memorandum to the Excise Warehousing (Etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2008.

2008-11-04
Updates to Public Notices

Updates have been published to Notices: 204, 226, 334 and IPT1

2008-11-04
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Notice 728

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 728 (February 2003).

2008-11-04
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3 November

Jobs: Current Vacancies

A vacancy for Contact Centre Advisers - Assistant Officer (AO) has been advertised today.

2008-11-03
Updated EDI EB2 and EB3

The HMRC EDI service is now able to support Applicability Statement 2 (AS2). More information can be found in the updated EB2 and EB 3 documents.

2008-11-03
Technical Consultation on draft legislation for ESCs

A technical consultation on the draft legislation needed to give legislative effect to a number of HMRC's extra-statutory concessions following the House of Lords decision in the Wilkinson case.

2008-11-03
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