HMRC Downtime Announced for Essential Services in February 2024
In a recent update from His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), a scheduled maintenance period has been announced, impacting several key services. The planned HMRC downtime is set to occur on specific dates in February 2024, affecting crucial functions related to VAT...
Online Agent Authorisation: HMRC Stops Service for VAT Clients
HMRC is discontinuing the legacy VAT for agents’ registration feature on the Online Agent Authorisation (OAA) service starting February 16, 2024. Agents seeking VAT representation authorisation must transition to the Agent Services Account (ASA) using a digital handshake. Transition to...
HMRC Campaign Targets Online Sellers’ Place of Establishment
HMRC is gearing up for a new campaign to verify the place of establishment for businesses selling via online marketplaces. The tax agency has informed stakeholders, including the CIOT, that letters will soon be dispatched as part of this initiative....
HMRC’s VAT Investigations Yield £11.4bn: Uncovering Unpaid Taxes Surge
In a noteworthy surge, HMRC’s VAT investigations witnessed a 23% increase last year, as the tax authority launched a robust campaign with 104,900 probes targeting unpaid VAT. The intensified efforts, particularly focused on mid-sized businesses, resulted in the recovery of...
Navigating the Legal Landscape: Bolt Ltd vs HMRC in the TOMS Saga
The legal saga between Bolt Services UK Limited (referred to as ‘Bolt’) and The Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has brought to the forefront crucial questions regarding the Value Added Tax (VAT) treatment of mobile ride-hailing services....
TOMS VAT Scheme Dispute Resolved: Sonder Europe Limited’s Victory
In a recent legal battle between Sonder Europe Limited (Sonder) and The Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the focus was on the Tour Operators Margin Scheme (TOMS), a special TOMS VAT scheme applicable to specific services provided...
