The majority of taxpayers over the age of 50 with an inheritance tax (IHT) bill are unaware that the money they wish to leave behind could be liable for the tax

A skin cancer charity has called on the government to scrap the 20% VAT rate on suncream amid price rises during the cost of living crisis 

HMRC targeted almost 5,500 landlords last year and recovered £33m in unpaid tax, as the authority re-prioritised its activities following the end of covid restrictions

A scrap metal trader has lost a First Tier Tribunal (FTT) appeal related to a fraudulent claim for VAT input tax totalling £3.5m

HMRC has written to more taxpayers affected by the loan charge to tell them that large tax bills remain outstanding with daily interest charges

Members of the Public and Commercial Services Union (PSC) started their first strike action at HMRC sites in Newcastle and East Kilbride this week

HMRC has updated the guidance on the standard for agents to clarify that any ongoing agreements with repayment agents have no legal effect

A cash and carry business has lost a First Tier Tribunal (FTT) appeal related to the deduction of VAT input tax totalling £1.2m, which HMRC argued held a connection with fraud 

Former England rugby union player Lawrence Dallaglio has been given more time to clear a tax debt worth £700,000 following a bankruptcy petition by HMRC

Southend United football club have been served another winding-up petition by HMRC after settling a £1.4m tax bill

A shareholder of a financial software company has lost a First Tier Tribunal (FTT) appeal against a tax demand for £1.1m related to the sale of shares  

A construction business has lost a High Court appeal over whether it can go to judicial review over a demand for a £1.8m tax bill related to a construction industry scheme