A London grocer who used fake companies to claim almost £120,000 in VAT repayments has been sentenced by HMRC. more»

A pair of London-based brothers have been jailed for more than 12 years after evading £3.6m in tax by distributing smuggled alcohol. more»

A clothing wholesaler from Rochdale has been sentenced by HMRC after forging documents to steal almost £120,000 in VAT repayments. more»

HMRC has failed to inform 100,000 micro business owners how a no deal Brexit could change the way they trade, according to a committee of MPs.  more»

What will the deal be with VAT in the event of a no-deal Brexit? HMRC has released guidelines to make business owners aware of both immediate and long-term changes if no trade agreement is struck with the EU. more»

As the government publishes its guidance to businesses under a no-deal Brexit scenario, a tax expert warns against reform that could bring more small businesses into the VAT system. more»

Are you ready for electronic VAT returns next April? Xero UK's small business director offers owners a need-to-know checklist ahead of HMRC's Making Tax Digital initiative. more»

The vast majority of small UK business owners believe an increased tax burden is holding their firm back, according to a new report. more»

As new research finds an “alarmingly” high number remain unaware of digital tax returns, a trade body has called for a delay to the initiative. more»

Lowering the VAT threshold from its current level would be “disastrous” for the UK economy, according to a trade body urging the government to lift more micro businesses out of the system altogether. more»