HMRC are sending text messages to people who are unrepresented and self-employed or partners in partnerships who may be affected by basis period reform in the 2023/24 tax year.

HMRC have made changes to some of the text messages they send out to taxpayers to help you recognise them as genuine. 

Industrial action will impact some HMRC employer helplines between 23 December and 14 February. HMRC say they have robust plans in place to ensure they continue delivering critical services. 

Because of the ‘Tipping Act’, which came into force on 1 October 2024, more workers may now receive tips or receive them in different ways. Here we remind you that tips are taxable income and point you to the guidance on our website that explains what this means for you. 

HMRC have identified a new VAT email scam which encourages people to scan a QR code.

Our free publication ‘Self-employment: A LITRG guide’ has recently been updated and is now available to download. It is aimed at those who are self-employed or in a partnership. It will also be very helpful to voluntary sector advisers and other non-tax specialists who advise low-income ...