Entries by Mark

HMRC launch ‘Tax Matters’ educational site

“Tax Matters” is the new educational website from HM Revenue & Customs, aimed particularly at young people aged between 11 and 19, although also being a resource for anyone wishing to learn more about taxation and public services. The main areas explored on the site are Income Tax, National Insurance and ‘Tax & Society’, an […]

Taxfile will help you with tax & accounting

We thought it was about time to say a little about ourselves – TaxFile. TaxFile can help with your accountancy and tax issues whether you are an individual needing help filling in your self-assessment tax return, are someone needing assistance with a tax rebate, or are a large organisation needing full accounts work and payroll […]

Taxman wants powers to seize tax straight from bank accounts

HM Revenue & Customs is seeking the right to seize unpaid tax straight out of bank and building society accounts, without consent. Apparently such powers would be used only against deliberate tax evaders in a bid to avoid seeking a court order. They are part of a consultative document called, “Modernising Powers, Deterrents and Safeguards“. […]