Welcome to the R3 Technical Library, a unique resource for searching technical and specialist information within the sector. The below are available resources for HMRC.
In line with the HMRC Charter value of “Being Responsive” and the drive to improve the customer journey for the Insolvency Practitioner (IP), the HMRC Insolvency team are commissioning a series of surveys to obtain feedback from you, the IP. Our first survey will focus on your experiences in contacting us through the VAT Helplines . View
On 6 December 2023, HMRC discontinued the provision of tax clearance in Members’ Voluntary Liquidations (MVL). Following this process change, clearance requests from Insolvency Practitioners (IPs), or any other representative of the company, are no longer actioned. It is important to note the cessation of clearance provision extends to all procedures outlined in the Insolvency Act 1986, encompassing both solvent and insolvent liquidations, as well as administrations. View
HMRC is helping Insolvency Practitioners by streamlining the way we deal with Insolvency in relation to Plastic Packaging Tax. We have now introduced a Digital G-Form which must be used to... View
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An update on VAT 7 Form. View
HMRC has been trialling a dedicated mailbox for Insolvency Practitioners (IPs) to request confirmation of VAT deregistration for use when IPs have been unable to obtain a response through the normal channels. The trial has been extended until 2 May. HMRC is now looking for feedback from those members who have used the mailbox through the completion of a short survey. The survey is open until 2 May. View
The bulletin provides information on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, deadline to report the disguised remuneration loan charge, VAT updates and other employer matters. View
To assist HMRC's Individual Voluntary Arrangements Service (VAS) team clear t he backlog of correspondence and proposals, members are being asked for help on (1) Duplicated post items and (2) IVA claim requests. The guidance from HMRC sets out how members can help. View
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This guidance note from HMRC provides details of its new process for Corporation Tax for insolvent liquidation cases. View
HMRC have not yet sought to prove for the loan charge in corporate insolvency proceedings. However, HMRC are carrying out compliance checks to find out whether employers reported and paid the right amount of loan charge. Office holders in an insolvency procedure may be contacted as part of these checks. See guidance note for further details. View
Guidance on how to record tax and national insurance due on a preferential dividend paid to the former employees of an insolvent entity. View
An update from HMRC on electronic banking for Insolvency Practitioners making dividend payments. View
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Lists of what is and what is NOT covered by the service. The Customs team do not cover ‘Excise Duties’ and therefore this has been removed. View
The guidance has been updated with a new email address for referrals relating to suspected fraud or organised criminality - [email protected] View
On 9 June 2021, HMRC issued an Insolvency Bulletin on the subject of ‘Recording Tax and NI – Preferential Dividends’. This bulletin prompted some questions and feedback from IP’s so HMRC updated the guidance and included a Q&A section which they hope will assist IPs. View
HMRC have released a policy paper titled 'How HMRC supports customers who have a tax debt' with guidance for taxpayers who find themselves having difficulty paying their tax. View
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