Business tax arrears hit £28bn a month

Businesses are falling behind on their tax bills, with HMRC chasing an average of £28 billion in unpaid debts each month during the first quarter of 2025, and the situation could worsen. Figures obtained via a Freedom of Information request show that corporation tax,...

April tax receipts reach record levels

HMRC’s latest figures show a surge in tax revenues for April 2025, with £80.2 billion collected – up £4.3bn year on year. Despite a 4% cut in employee NICs, employer National Insurance contributions hit a record £12.66bn, reflecting March liabilities and not showing...

Trial to end corporation tax letters

In June 2025, HMRC will begin a trial to stop sending certain corporate tax reminder letters by post. Instead, businesses and agents will be expected to check their HMRC online accounts for information previously sent on paper. The trial will focus on how companies...

HMRC cracks down on landlord tax scheme

HMRC has issued a clear warning to landlords: avoid tax schemes involving limited liability partnerships (LLPS) or face serious consequences. A scheme currently being marketed to rental property owners suggests using an LLP as a conduit to transfer properties into a...