Another rise in penalty interest rates looms
Yet another increase in the various rates of interest HMRC charges on unpaid taxes will kick in from 15 August. What is affected and what will the new rates be?
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New HMRC guidance on winter fuel payments
HMRC has released new guidance on the recovery of winter fuel payments. What do you need to know?
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Festive tax breaks for remote workers
You’re familiar with the tax break for Christmas parties but you now have a few remote workers, and the company will need to reimburse their travel and accommodation costs if they attend an event. Which costs count towards the tax-free limit and how can you manage any overspend?
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New process for some exports starting in Northern Ireland
Starting next month, businesses that import goods via Northern Ireland will need to change their processes. What do you need to know?
The Bank of England announced that it was increasing the base rate of interest by 0.5% on 4 August 2022. Inevitably, HMRC then announced that its range of penalty interest rates would also increase again. From 15 August, the following rates charged, and payable, by HMRC will apply:
- Late corporation tax paid quarterly - 2.75%
- Overpayment interest on corporation tax - 1.5%
From 23 August, the following rates for other taxes, including income tax, will apply:
- Late payment interest - 4.25%
- Interest on overpaid tax - 0.75%
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