The “from” email address might contain spelling mistakes, or be a different address to the one you’re used to The email may create a sense of urgency, pressuring you into quick action The sender may be asking for information they should already know, or shouldn’t have access to. For example no legitimate organisation will ever ask for your password There might be an attachment you must download. Criminals will try to infect your IT systems by pressuring or enticing you to downloading attachments You may not be expecting, or would have no reason to receive, an email from the sender Does something just feel off? If something doesn’t feel right about the email, it probably isn’t
If there are any points you are concerned about or if you need any further information about cyber security, Bacs recommend that you contact your organisation’s information / cyber security team or your IT team.
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2016-17 Self Assessment (SA) tax calculator 29 September 2017
Agents may be aware that changes to the SA tax calculation were recently implemented to accommodate the order of reliefs and allowances. Unfortunately some issues were picked up that HMRC were unable to fix before 6 April 2017.
The in-year fix date for the 2016-17 calculator is due to be in place by Monday 23 October 2017 .
Until the fix is in place your choices are:
await the implementation of the fix on 23 October 2017 and then file online continue to file online if your current software allows you to do so file on paper (preferably with a covering letter identifying the exclusion).
HMRC’s tax agent blog details when the fix is due, which Exclusions will remain and advice for agents on what to do if they’re unable to file online.
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HMRC Talking Points meetings 11 October 2017
HMRC has a great variety of ‘Talking Points’ subjects coming up over the next month which provide ongoing information, guidance and tips to help you to understand tax issues.
There are a limited number of spaces, so save your place now.
Income from Property, minimising the risk for individuals Dealing specifically with expenses, deductions, allowances, reliefs and repairs. We will also look at the relief for the replacement of domestic items and the restrictions to income tax relief for finance costs.
Wednesday 11 October - 11am to 12:15pm Register now Wednesday 11 October - 1pm to 2:15pm Register now
Demystifying Certificates of Residence for Limited Companies This meeting will explain all you need to know about applying for a Certificate of Residence, without us needing to write back to you for more information. It will help your clients claim Double Taxation Relief at the earliest opportunity. Thursday 12 October - midday to 1pm Register now Paying HMRC – What’s Changing The methods by which HMRC will accept payments is changing. The Post Office Transcash service will be withdrawn in December 2017. Join the meeting to find out about all the alternative electronic payment methods that are available. Tuesday 17 October - midday to 1pm… Register now
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