Export clearance process (delivery stop order) emails
The official name for emails which claim that goods have been withheld by customs and payment is required to secure their release is a ‘419 scam.’ People have received emails asking for payments or personal and financial information in order to receive lottery winnings, seized goods or packages, certificates or bonds and inheritance payments. The name of a real HMRC staff member may be used as the sign off to attempt to add an element of authenticity to the email but these sorts of communications are not genuine. Details should be sent to phishing@hmrc.gov.uk and the email discarded.
CIPP comment
The CIPP really enjoys hearing from its members and would like to know if you have had any experience of fraudulent activity where the perpetrator presented themselves as HMRC. Please get in touch with the Policy team at policy@cipp.org.uk and please remember to stay alert and be wary that there are numerous scam communications being circulated.
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HMR C’s Talking Points webinars 14 January 2020
HMRC has advised that it will be hosting several useful webinars over the coming days and weeks but that there are limited places, so people are advised to sign up sooner rather than later.
The following webinars are currently being offered:
Off-payroll working from April 2020
There are numerous sessions of the off-payroll working rules webinar being held and you can enrol here . The webinar, which was removed during the period of purdah prior to the general election has been reintroduced, and aims to provide an update on the reform to off-payroll working rules from April 2020 which will be extended to private sector organisations that aren’t classed as being ‘small’ from April 2020.
How to show self-employed business expenses on the tax return
On Tuesday 14 January between one and two pm , there will be a webinar that instructs how to show self- employed business expenses on tax returns. The deadline for filing Self-Assessment tax returns is 31 January so it is key for affected individuals to get this right. The webinar will cover what business expenses are and will give an overview of the most frequently used expense types and how to enter figures onto your tax return.
Income from property for individual landlords – part 1
On Thursday 16 January between 11am and midday, there will be a webinar which examines restricting finance cost relief and the cash basis eligibility and occupational rules.
Capital Allowance and vehicles
There are two instances of this webinar being held. You can enrol here. It is aimed at sole trader clients and gives an overview of the unique rules surrounding cars.
Income from property for individual landlords – part 2
This webinar looks at the main expenses and deductions, allowances and reliefs and will take place on Thursday 23 January between 11 am and midday.
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