HMRC

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart

Double cab pick-ups will be reclassified as ‘cars’ from 6th April 2025

John Amos, Bruton Knowles

Bruton Knowles responds to growing demand for rural tax planning amid budget cha...

From April 2025, HMRC will no longer use the VAT definitions of ‘car’ and ‘van’ to classify double cab pick-up (DCPU) for benefit in kind (BIK) and capital allowance purposes, or when restricting car hire costs for calculating business profits. (Pic: stock image)

Double cab pick-ups - make the most of the beneficial treatment before it's gone

Farmers need to include pensions in their inheritance tax planning. (Pic: Freelance)

Pensions inheritance tax blow for farmers

Danske Bank's Rodney Brown

Calls for agricultural planning regulations to be reviewed with the utmost urgen...

Omagh based accountant Seamus McCaffrey

The annual Income Tax Return is required to be filed by 31 January

Omagh based accountant Seamus McCaffrey

Latest update from accountant Seamus McCaffrey

This 16-piece gospel choir unite to soothe the stresses of HMRC staff

The time is now to make an MOT on your money

The 'free money' tip that helps money-savvy people save thousands

HMRC had updated its Employment Income and Capital Allowances manuals to explain that, from 1 July 2024, most, if not all, double cab pick-ups would be treated as cars for tax purposes. (Pic: stock image)

Welcome rapid U-turn on change to tax treatment of double cab pick-ups

A landmark tax ruling, with significant implications for the farming community and small businesses, has seen the classification of double-cab pickups officially change from vans to cars. (Pic: stock image)

HMRC reclassifies double-cab pickups

HMRC customers could miss self-assessment deadline due to helpline closure.

HMRC customers could miss self-assessment deadline - how to get help

Graham Robson, technical manager at Tama Europe. Picture: Submitted

Warning that large baling contractors could be hit by plastic packaging tax

Omagh based accountant Seamus McCaffrey

Record keeping is vital for farm businesses

Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has been sentenced to 17 months in prison suspended for two years after pleading guilty to a fraud charge. (Credit: Lucy North/PA Wire)

Bernie Ecclestone spared jail time after guilty fraud plea
Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation after he hid more than £400m in overseas assets from the British government
Heather Carrick

The HMRC is urging millions of workers to check their payslips now.

HMRC urges people on National Minimum Wage to check their payslips

More than 400 workers at HMRC are set to strike over 18 days in May and June (Credit: Getty Images)

HMRC workers to strike for 18 days in May and June

As the cost-of-living crisis continues, many households are struggling financially

Cost of living payments will start to land in bank accounts next week

Millions of UK households will receive a £301 payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) between 25 April and 17 May. It is the first of three payments, totalling up to £900, for those eligible and on means-tested benefits, such as universal credit or pension credit, in 2023/24. There will also be further payments worth £150 for eligible people with disabilities and £300 for pensioners due later this year, meaning some people will receive up to £1,350 in direct payments.

Cost of living payment: Week cash will land for a million claimants

John McCallister, the man in charge of Northern Ireland's Land Mobility Programme

Land Mobility Programme reaches key milestone

What you need to do as deadline to boost state pension extended

The marriage tax allowance is being overlooked by millions of couples, costing them up to £252 in annual tax savings.

Millions of couples lose out on Marriage Allowance

Loose Women stars threaten to quit over pay row

Gareth McGonigle

Managing farm cashflow in challenging times

Iain Macdonald, QMS market intelligence manager

Reduced imports and higher exports leading to tight UK beef market

The online scams to be aware of this Christmas
Tis the season for grifting, as NordVPN give season advice on scams currently doing the rounds to avoid Christmas misery
Benjamin Jackson

Users complained overnight that they could not access the HMRC’s Universal Credit portal to check on payment dates and extra help

Universal Credit: HMRC website experiences technical issues overnight

Seamus McCaffrey

Farmers advised to buy half their fertiliser requirements for 2023 now!

Omagh based accountant Seamus McCaffrey

Tax benefits of electric vehicles

With children going back to school, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding families in Northern Ireland about Tax-Free Childcare (TFC).

Back to school? HMRC can help NI families with childcare costs

HMRC confirms exact month £326 cost of living payment will be paid to households

Making tax digital

Checks on vehicles were carried out in the Tyrone area this week

On the spot fines issued to drivers detected using rebated fuel

Four vehicles seized for use of red diesel during multi agency operation

How to spot fraudulent HMRC emails and texts (Photo: Shutterstock)

HMRC issues scam warning to millions of tax credits customers

Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert explains how to get free £2,000 for your first house (KenMcKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

Martin Lewis shares pension tip which can help you turn £800 into £5,500

Omagh based accountant Seamus McCaffrey

Ways of coping with an inflationary environment

Martin Lewis warns workers to check their tax code to avoid losing money

Martin Lewis warns minimum wage workers are being underpaid - how to check

A growing number of farmers are looking ahead and saving for later life

Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert explains how to get free £2,000 for your first house (KenMcKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

Martin Lewis shares 4 important money checks for all households right now

HMRC has released a new video explaining the risks

HMRC names avoidance scheme promoters for first time

A Terrible Day: Small firms sharing machinery with farm businesses are in an ‘im...

Supporting the big tractor run last Saturday (from left) Aaron Andrews, Darren Megaw and Andrew Dodds

22 pictures from Saturday’s ‘red diesel protest’ charity tractor run and dyno da...

Amendments made to HMRC’s red diesel guidance - Here’s what it means for tractor...

Martin Lewis advised households on a low income to check what benefits they may be entitled to (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis warns of 3 things to check about tax by April or risk losing thousa...

Gillian Reid, Head of Farm Support with Rural Support, Charlie Kilpatrick, Farm Business Mentor with Rural Support and Lowry Grant, PKF-FPM

‘Making Tax Digital’ workshops planned

Red diesel U-turn - Use of rebated fuel in ploughing matches and shows can conti...

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HMRC clarify position on using red diesel when helping to clear roads after stor...

NI Children’s Hospice (l-r): David Livingstone, Ben Sergeant, Jim & Jenny Irwin and Stanley Livingstone

Livingstone Tractor Run organisers fearful for future of charity events

What will the red diesel rules be for horticulture from 1 April 2022?

Silage wrap no longer included in agriculture packaging tax

The tax relief was introduced to help workers cover the costs of energy and internet bills (Photo: Adobe)

Working from home tax relief worth £125 a year ‘to be axed’

AgriSocial on change.org

Online petition is calling for red diesel to be permitted at charity events