HMRC criticised over rate rise

HMRC criticised over rate rise

HMRC has been accused of imposing an unfair interest rate rise on late tax payments, while the rate paid when it refunds miscalculated and overpaid tax has remained frozen at just 0.5%. Interest on late payments increased from 2.75% to 3% following the Bank of...
Watch out for a new QR code scam

Watch out for a new QR code scam

There are constant attempts to trick people that communications are from HMRC and therefore giving away personal information to fraudsters. Recently, a new scam involving QR codes has been identified. HMRC has updated it guidance on QR codes to help taxpayers avoid...