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M&R Tax Advisers | 31/07/15: HMRC Step Up War to Combat Alcohol Fraud

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31/07/15: HMRC Step Up War to Combat Alcohol Fraud. Friday, July 31st, 2015. UK Government officials, trade bodies and alcohol industry figures who are members of the Joint Alcohol Anti-Fraud Taskforce (‘JAAT’) have agreed to work more closely together to fight alcohol duty fraud according to the Taskforce’s first annual report dated 30 July 2015. Https:/ www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment data/file/448659/04818. JAAT Annual report 2015.pdf. Phone: 07590 047 544 / 07590 047 545.

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M&R Tax Advisers | Excise Matters – A Cautionary Tale

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Excise Matters – A Cautionary Tale. To many people the advent of the internet provides wonderful opportunities to research into possible business ventures. The attraction of needing a relatively small cash injection and to work from home can be very appealing. Most people know that the duty rates of alcohol are lower outside the UK and will have read tales of day trippers going to France and bringing back large quantities of alcohol for personal use such as for birthday parties. Answer: From the UK.

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M&R Tax Advisers | Excise Reforms

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Implementation of the measures, originally intended to take effect from 1st October 2015, has been delayed by HMRC until 1st January 2016 from when alcohol wholesalers will have a three month window to apply for registration, thereby being required to demonstrate that:-. They fulfill certain ‘fit and proper’ criteria;. They comply with new record keeping obligations;. They operate appropriate due diligence to avoid inadvertent involvement in the illicit alcohol market and fraudulent supply chains;. 14/01...

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M&R Tax Advisers | 04/05/15: HMRC Excise Payment Security System (‘EPSS’)

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04/05/15: HMRC Excise Payment Security System (‘EPSS’). Sunday, May 3rd, 2015. Hidden away within HMRC’s website and not widely advertised by HMRC is the Excise Payment Security System (EPSS) which allows businesses to defer payment of excise duty on goods without the need to lodge a guarantee with HMRC. To apply for EPSS you have to satisfy certain criteria including being VAT registered with HMRC for over three years. Please contact M&R tax Advisers for further details. Fax: 01604 702 794.

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M&R Tax Advisers | HM Revenue & Customs Appeals

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HM Revenue and Customs Appeals. Either by providing additional material or on the grounds that the assessment was unreasonable. It is also possible to submit an appeal to the Tribunal’s Tax Chamber within 30 days or do both ie. request a review and submit an appeal. HMRC can insist on payment of the tax assessed prior to the appeal being heard unless an Appellant can demonstrate Hardship. Phone: 07590 047 544 / 07590 047 545. Fax: 01604 702 794. 27/08/16 Tax Tribunal Decisions Do Not Favour The Taxpayer.

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M&R Tax Advisers | About Us

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TEL NO. 07590 047544. He has advised and represented clients from a diverse range of industry sectors including retail, mobile telephone, alcohol, road haulage, freight agents and importers. Clients particularly value his specialised technical advice coupled with his pragmatic approach to achieving negotiated settlements. He has experience in preparing cases for both the Courts and the Tribunals and has extensive links with solicitors and barristers. TEL NO. 07590 047545. M&R TAX ADVISERS LTD. 14/01/16: ...

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M&R Tax Advisers | HMRC Powers

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The Finance Act 2008 has introduced new powers for HM Revenue and Customs (“HMRC”). The review of HMRC powers was deemed necessary after the merger of HM Customs and Excise (“HMCE”) and the Inland Revenue in 2005. Until 2007 HMRC had been operating under their individual statutes. It is likely that HMRC powers will feature in all Finance Acts until at least 2010. HMRC criminal powers have already been revamped together with new penalties for errors on returns leading to an understatement of tax. An offic...

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M&R Tax Advisers | 13/07/15: HMRC Seize 550,000 Litres of Alcohol

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13/07/15: HMRC Seize 550,000 Litres of Alcohol. Monday, July 13th, 2015. A six-week crackdown has resulted in more than 550,000 litres of beer, wine and spirits being seized, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) announced recently. Alongside these seizures, the 27 vehicles found to be carrying the alcohol were destroyed in order to disrupt the illicit supply of alcohol to the UK by organised criminal gangs. Phone: 07590 047 544 / 07590 047 545. Fax: 01604 702 794. 27/08/16 A Mars a day may result in a HMRC visit.

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M&R Tax Advisers | Tax Investigations

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HM Revenue and Customs (“HMRC”) New Penalties. Financial penalties can be imposed if you make an error in your return or other documents and that error means you have understated your tax, misrepresented your liability or not informed HMRC. What is new about the HMRC penalties? The penalty percentage will fall into six ranges:-. Reasonable care – No penalty. Careless – Minimum 0% -30% Maximum [unprompted]. Careless Minimum Maximum 15% -30% maximum [prompted]. VAT and EXCISE WRONGDOING PENALTIES. We can a...