Happy Making Tax Difficult Day!

It's #MTD deadline day!!!! Don't forget to email your thoughts about HMRC's "Making Tax Difficult" - I mean, "Digital" - plans by 11.45pm

— Wendy Bradley (@wendybradley) November 7, 2016

Tax does have to be taxing.

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HMRC Miss FOI Deadline

On 7th October I submitted a Freedom of Information Request to HMRC about Digital Evidence Capability (DEC), HMRC have missed the deadline for responding.

I have now submitted a request for an internal review.

Feel free to follow the progress, or otherwise, of the FOI via this link DEC FOI.

Tax does have to be taxing.

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Call To Delay MTD

Members of the CIOT and Association of Taxation Technicians have called for the £10,000 exemption from mandatory reporting responsibilities under MTD to rise to match the £83,000 VAT threshold.

Additionally, the two bodies also called for the delay of the implementation of digital record keeping.

Co-chair of ATT’s technical steering group Yvette Nunn said:

"All the evidence the ATT has got is that MTD will lead to significant costs and burdens for small businesses in additional accounting systems and support from their accountants. The survey shows that HMRC must help smaller businesses and those who are the most vulnerable in society to adapt to MTD."

Will the politicians and HMRC listen?

No! 

Tax does have to be taxing.

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People Are The Lifeblood of HMRC

@JonThompsonHMRC opening today's conference with the message "people are the life blood of this organisation". Spot on. #HMRC

— Rebekah Ayres (@rebekahayres) November 3, 2016

Tax does have to be taxing.

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Dearnley Quit HMRC For More Money

In August I wrote about the departure of Mark Dearnley (HMRC's chief digital and information officer):

"PAC must have had an inkling that he was about to abandon ship, as they asked HMRC at the time if was going to stay. HMRC responded that they were in negotiations with him!"

It seems that the reason he left was because the £185K per annum job in HMRC was not well paid enough.

Speaking at a Commons public accounts committee hearing lest week, Jon Thompson, chief executive of the UK tax body, was asked why Dearnley quit his role. He is quoted by The Register:

"We made Mr Dearnley a very attractive offer, which would have made him one of the highest-paid director generals in the civil service and significantly more than me in my role as chief executive.

But he decided to take another role. The market had spoken."

Asked if Dearnley's departure will have a negative impact, Thompson said it would not. He said HMRC has appointed Mike Potter as acting chief digital and information officer, who worked closely with Dearnley.

We shall see!

Tax does have to be taxing.

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NAO To Investigate HMRC/Concentrix Contract

HMRC’s contract with Concentrix

Scheduled	Winter 2016
Sector	Welfare and benefits
NAO Team	Director: Claire Rollo Audit Manager: Richard Wood

The NAO intends to carry out a factual investigation looking at the performance of Synnex-Concentrix UK Ltd (a business services provider) in supporting HMRC’s anti-fraud and error interventions. HMRC contracted with Concentrix in 2014 to provide it with additional capacity. HMRC announced that their three year contract with Concentrix would not be extended once it expires in May 2017. In this investigation we will review the performance of Concentrix and how HMRC has managed the contract, including HMRC’s decision not to extend the contract.

If you would like to provide evidence for our investigation please email the study team on enquiries@nao.gsi.gov.uk, putting the study title in the subject line. The team will consider the evidence you provide; however, please note that due to the volume of information we receive we may not respond to you directly. If you need to raise a concern please use our contact form.

Tax does have to be taxing.

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Ken Frost has negotiated a 10% discount on any polices that may suit your needs.

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What is Solar Tax Investigation Insurance?

Solar Tax Investigation Insurance is a tax-fee protection service that will pay up to £75,000 towards your accountant's fees in the event of an HM Revenue & Customs full enquiry or dispute.

To find out more, please use this link Solar Tax Investigation Insurance



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