HMRC urges taxpayers to stay alert to digital scams
HMRC has urged taxpayers to stay alert to the threat of digital scams and scammers claiming to represent HMRC.
Employers 'named and shamed' for paying less than minimum wage
The government has 'named and shamed' 191 companies that have broken National Minimum Wage (NMW) laws.
Digital marketplaces to report sellers' incomes from 2023
HMRC has published a consultation that outlines plans to implement reporting rules for digital platforms first put forward by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
CIOT warns over stamp duty refund claims
The CIOT (Chartered Institute of Taxation) has warned that some claims being made by firms offering help with Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) refunds are too good to be true.
What is Inheritance Tax?
Many of us could be caught out by Inheritance Tax (IHT). Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to be mega-rich to owe HMRC a chunk of money when you die. I think most of us would prefer as much as possible to go to our loved ones, rather than HMRC.
Is your charity’s ‘rainy day’ fund enough to weather another storm?
Charity trustees need to be turning their minds to their organisation’s reserves policy as we emerge from the pandemic, says Mark Proctor of Lovewell Blake.
Pension scams average losses now over £50,000
According to the latest figures from Action Fraud the average loss from pension scams has reached £50,949 this year.
Increase in public trust in charities
Public trust in charities has reached its highest level since 2014, according to research published by the Charity Commission.