Taxpayers who have participated in Inheritance Tax avoidance schemes must now notify HMRC using form AAG4(IHT), providing the scheme reference number they received. This form enables HMRC to track and monitor participation in such schemes for tax compliance purposes. The requirement applies to anyone who has used an Inheritance Tax avoidance arrangement and received a corresponding reference number from their scheme provider.
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HMRC has confirmed that mandatory payrolling arrangements will change from April 2027, requiring employers to report benefits in kind and expenses through real-time information systems rather than through traditional year-end reporting. This legislative change affects all employers who currently provide taxable benefits or pay expenses to employees. The shift to real-time reporting means compliance obligations will align with existing PAYE processes, streamlining data submission and reducing administrative burden for payroll teams.
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HMRC has released guidance to help businesses and practitioners determine whether they are required to notify the tax authority when using or promoting tax avoidance arrangements. The guidance clarifies the disclosure obligations under the Disclosure of Tax Avoidance Schemes (DOTAS) rules, which apply to certain categories of schemes that meet specific characteristics. Anyone involved in implementing or marketing such schemes should review this guidance to ensure compliance with their reporting duties to HMRC.
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HMRC has published updates to its employment related securities end of year templates, guidance and technical documentation, with accessibility improvements coming into effect from 6 April 2027. The bulletin sets out the enhancements being made to help employers and administrators comply with ERS reporting requirements. These changes aim to make the templates and supporting materials more accessible to all users managing employment related securities throughout the tax year.
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HMRC has issued a list of gilt-edged stocks and bonds that are charged on the National Loans Fund and therefore benefit from exemption from Capital Gains Tax. The exemption applies to gains made on disposal of these qualifying government securities. Traders and investors dealing in gilts should refer to this official list to identify which instruments attract CGT relief on gains. This exemption is a longstanding feature of UK tax law for government debt securities.
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HMRC has published guidance setting out the reporting obligations that employment intermediaries must follow when they do not operate a Pay As You Earn scheme. The guidance clarifies which intermediaries are subject to these requirements and what information they must submit to HMRC. This applies to organisations that supply workers to other businesses but do not directly operate PAYE systems. Intermediaries should review the guidance to ensure they are meeting their reporting responsibilities.
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HMRC has released its regular transparency data covering departmental expenditure over £25,000 for June 2026. The report provides detailed information on individual spending transactions across the department, allowing public scrutiny of how tax authority funds are allocated. This monthly publication forms part of government commitments to financial transparency and accountability in public spending.
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HMRC has published a quality assurance report covering accredited official statistics for private pension data tables 2, 6, 7 and 9. The report details the methodology, data sources and quality standards applied to these statistical releases. This accreditation confirms the reliability and accuracy of private pension figures published by the department for use by trade and logistics professionals monitoring pension-related customs matters.
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HMRC has issued Revenue and Customs Brief 7 (2026) detailing modifications to which items fall within the scope of the VAT Capital Goods Scheme. The scheme, which allows businesses to adjust VAT recovery over time on certain capital acquisitions, has had its coverage parameters revised. Traders and customs professionals should review the brief to understand which assets are now included or excluded from the scheme’s provisions.
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HMRC has published official accredited statistics covering personal pension arrangements, including data on the cost of pension tax relief to the exchequer, annual and lifetime allowance usage, and taxable flexible pension payments. These statistics provide comprehensive insight into private pension take-up and the fiscal impact of pension tax reliefs on government finances. The data is designed to support analysis of pension savings behaviour and policy evaluation.
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