Television programme maker Tiger Aspect Productions would still like to speak to people with tax problems – almost six months after it first announced plans for a Channel 4 documentary series.
The company intends to film over an extended period this year, following taxpayers as they deal with a broad range of issues, including accelerated payment notices, working tax credit overpayments, inheritance tax bills, and concerns about planning schemes.
Key dates for your diary
HMRC have announced new fuel rates for company cars, to apply to all journeys on or after 1 September 2014 until further notice. Employers may use either the previous or new rates for one month from the date of change, and therefore make or require supplementary payments, but are under no obligation to do either. Petrol hybrid cars are treated as petrol cars for this purpose. The amounts can be used for VAT, but employers will need to retain receipts.
Areas for your immediate consideration
Issue 49 of Employer Bulletin, HMRC’s bi-monthly update for employers, has been published.
It features articles issues including the employment allowance, in-year penalties, Revenue payslips, the national minimum wage, universal credit, shared parental leave, and annual tax summaries for PAYE taxpayers.
Admin to bear in mind
Opposition to direct recovery of tax debts continues to grow
Issue 43 of Agent Update, HMRC’s bi-monthly roundup of news for tax advisers, is now available.
It includes a list of 16 open issues being pursued by the Working Together team. It also outlines matters that have been closed, some of which are summarised below:
Client management to consider
Key dates for your diary
Jobs to share with colleagues
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