HMRC has published guidance for payroll agents regarding the current operational status of the E-PAYE for agents online service. The resource provides real-time information on service availability and alerts agents to any technical issues that may impact their ability to manage employer PAYE submissions. Agents should check this guidance regularly to ensure continuity of payroll processing and compliance with tax obligations.
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HMRC has published a policy paper outlining changes to simplify the capital goods scheme, which affects VAT registered businesses that claim VAT recovery on capital expenditure. The scheme allows businesses to adjust their VAT claims over time based on the actual use of capital assets in taxable activities. The simplification aims to reduce compliance complexity for businesses managing capital asset VAT treatment.
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HMRC has published guidance on the operational status of its Anti-Money Laundering online service, allowing users to check current availability and identify any active issues that may impact access. This resource enables compliance professionals and businesses reliant on the service to verify whether technical problems or scheduled maintenance are affecting their ability to submit filings or access required functionality. The guidance provides real-time information on service disruptions that may affect AML reporting obligations.
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HMRC has published guidance detailing the current availability and any technical issues affecting the Fulfilment House Due Diligence Scheme online service. The page provides real-time updates on service status to help users determine whether they can access the scheme to complete their compliance requirements. Businesses relying on this service should check the guidance regularly to avoid disruptions to their due diligence processes.
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HMRC has issued formal notices under The Customs (Import Duty) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 that carry the force of law. These notices establish how import duty provisions operate in the UK following its departure from the European Union. The notices are binding on traders and provide authoritative guidance on the application of import duty rules in the new UK customs framework.
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HMRC has published guidance on checking the operational status and current issues affecting employment intermediaries services. The resource allows users to verify whether employment intermediary systems are available and identify any disruptions impacting service delivery. This guidance assists employers, agencies, and intermediaries in understanding service reliability and troubleshooting access problems.
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HMRC has made available a series of email updates, videos and webinars designed to help individuals understand Self Assessment processes. The resources cover key topics including initial registration, completing tax returns, understanding tax bills and managing payments. These educational materials are intended to support taxpayers navigating their Self Assessment obligations and are accessible through HMRC’s official channels.
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HMRC has made available an online service for businesses to submit their Soft Drinks Industry Levy returns. The Soft Drinks Industry Levy is a tax applied to manufacturers and importers of soft drinks containing added sugar or other sweeteners. This digital submission option provides a streamlined method for liable businesses to meet their reporting obligations to the tax authority.
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HMRC has released guidance detailing which countries maintain reciprocal social security agreements with the United Kingdom covering National Insurance contributions and benefit entitlements. The guidance helps businesses and individuals understand their obligations and eligibility across territories with formal social security arrangements in place. These agreements facilitate coordination of contributions and benefits for workers moving between the UK and partner nations.
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The UK and India have concluded a new social security agreement to coordinate and align their respective social security systems. This agreement covers reciprocal arrangements for eligibility and benefit entitlements for individuals who have worked in or lived in both countries. The guidance clarifies how the agreement applies to UK and Indian nationals and provides details on pension contributions, healthcare coverage, and other social security matters relevant to cross-border workers and migrants between the two nations.
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