HMRC provides online services specifically designed for tax agents, encompassing Self Assessment and PAYE administration tools alongside supporting resources such as calculators and the dedicated HMRC App. The platform incorporates multi-factor authentication to secure agent access to client accounts and tax information. Agents can check real-time service availability and reported system issues through HMRC’s designated information pages.
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HMRC has published the Tax Agent’s Handbook, a comprehensive resource designed to assist tax professionals and advisers in accessing guidance, utilising HMRC services, and establishing contact with the tax authority. The handbook consolidates key information and support mechanisms available to practitioners managing tax compliance for their clients. This tool aims to streamline interactions between tax agents and HMRC while helping advisers stay informed on regulatory requirements and available services.
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HMRC has launched a register that allows users to verify whether overseas corporate lenders hold passport status under the Double Taxation Treaty Passport Scheme. The register enables businesses to confirm eligibility of foreign lenders for Double Taxation Relief on UK loan interest payments. This tool helps companies ensure compliance when making interest payments to overseas entities by confirming their valid passport holder status.
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HMRC has published its latest accredited official statistics on Corporation Tax, providing detailed analysis of tax receipts and liabilities across the UK. The statistical release offers insight into corporation tax collection patterns and business tax obligations during the relevant reporting period. This data is used by tax professionals, logistics operators and customs specialists to understand the broader UK tax environment and compliance landscape.
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HMRC has published guidance on Bingo Duty, which applies to operators offering bingo games in the UK. The guidance explains the conditions for payment of this duty on gaming profits, outlines the calculation methodology, and sets out the processes for submitting duty returns and making payments. Operators conducting bingo activities in the UK should refer to this guidance to ensure they meet their tax obligations correctly.
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HMRC has released comprehensive information detailing its departmental organisation, structure, and supporting datasets to provide transparency on how the revenue and customs authority is arranged. The publication includes files and links that outline the various divisions, functions, and reporting lines within HMRC. This transparency data allows stakeholders, including logistics and trade professionals, to understand the different teams and sections responsible for customs and trade compliance matters.
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HMRC has launched a technical consultation on draft secondary legislation to establish transitional tax provisions ahead of the increase in the normal minimum pension age from 55 to 57, which takes effect on 6 April 2028. The regulations will address tax implications during the transition period as the new age threshold comes into force. Stakeholders in pensions administration and compliance are invited to submit comments on the proposed provisions.
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Official statistics have been published showing the number of checks and challenges filed against local non-domestic rating lists as of 30 June 2026. The data covers both the 2023 rating list and the 2026 rating list, providing a snapshot of business property valuation disputes during this period. These figures help stakeholders understand the scale of rating list challenges across the UK’s non-domestic property sector.
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HMRC introduced revised procedures for the Construction Industry Scheme from 6 April 2007, altering how tax is applied to payments made to construction workers and subcontractors. The reform manual outlines the new payment taxation rules that replaced previous CIS arrangements, affecting contractors and subcontractors operating in the construction sector. This guidance document sets out the compliance requirements and tax treatment of construction payments under the reformed scheme framework.
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HMRC is offering businesses a range of resources to support their understanding of importing and exporting goods, including email updates, instructional videos and live webinars. The initiative aims to help traders navigate customs requirements and compliance obligations for moving goods across borders. Organisations can access these materials to stay informed about regulatory changes and practical guidance relevant to their import and export activities.
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