Tax crackdown brings in extra £23bn

New figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have revealed that it brought in a record £23.9 billion in extra taxes over the last year, after stepping up activity to make sure people pay all the tax they owe. 

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Businesses give verdict on banks

Thousands of UK businesses have given a frank assessment of banking services on a groundbreaking new website.

IP protection stepped up

UK businesses will be able to better protect their intellectual property rights in the UK and abroad as new legislation was given the final go-ahead.

Late payments still high on business agenda

Late payment remains a concern for many small businesses, according to the latest research from the national small business group, the Forum of Private Business.

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Entrepreneurs urged to check for professional qualifications

UK small businesses could be damaging their growth prospects by paying accountants who aren’t even qualified, an accountancy body has warned.

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Tax chiefs issue warning over capital allowance claims

Businesses have been warned that HM Revenue & Customs will challenge attempts to claim capital allowances beyond their scope after a multi-million pound claim made by one of the UK’s largest clothing retailers was rejected for the second time by a tax tribunal.

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