Paying tax arrears using HMRC payment plans

If you are unable to pay your tax bill, it's important to reach out to HMRC as soon as possible. HMRC may offer a Time to Pay arrangement, allowing you to settle the debt in manageable instalments based on your financial situation. Taxpayers with liabilities of up...

Set up your tax app with HMRC

The free HMRC tax app now provides quick access to tax codes, income history, self-assessment details, National Insurance records and even payment options, all from your phone. HMRC’s free tax app is available to download from the App Store for iOS and from the...

Check when you can expect a reply from HMRC

HMRC offers a helpful online tool that allows agents and taxpayers to check when they can expect a response to a query or request that they have made. The online tool is updated weekly with the latest information.The full list of taxes the tool can currently be used...

HMRC contacting sole traders

HMRC is currently contacting certain sole traders by email to reiterate the importance of adjusting business expenses for personal use.The email explains:why personal use must be adjusted on your self-assessment tax return; andwhat you need to do if your business...

Enforcement of the minimum wage

The Department for Business & Trade has recently published a report that outlines the government’s enforcement of the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) for the 2024–25 financial year.The Government is committed to ensuring that all...