New Record for Filing Online Tax Returns
HMRC Offer Advice on Fraud Emails
Managed Payment Plans
March 2010
New Record for Filing Online Tax Returns
According to HMRC statistics a record number of taxpayers filed their Self Assessment tax returns online this year.
HMRC Offer Advice on Fraud Emails
HMRC are warning taxpayers to be vigilant as there have been several reports of scam emails offering a tax repayment. Taxpayers should not respond to any email promising a tax repayment.
Managed Payment Plans
HMRC has announced that they will launch a new method of paying tax liabilities, known as Managed Payment Plans, in April 2011.
Student Loan Repayments
HMRC have announced a new initiative to reduce student loan over repayments for those ex students who repay their loan through PAYE deductions.
Tax Codes Being Issued
HMRC have updated their guidance on the issue of multiple or incorrect PAYE tax codes to some employees following the introduction of their new National Insurance and PAYE computer system.
Vehicle Scrappage
The Vehicle Scrappage Scheme is a voluntary scheme for motor dealers under which participating dealers give buyers a £2,000 discount off the purchase price of a new car (or certain types of small van) in exchange for scrapping their old qualifying vehicle.
Inflation
Government figures released show that the inflation rate increased to 3.5% in January 2010 from the previous month’s figure of 2.9%.