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IR35 consultation aims to stop double taxation
HMRC will run the consultation until June 2023.ACCA calls for action to tackle late payment
Delayed payments affecting the UK economy.ACCA calls for action to tackle late payment
Poor payment practices have severe consequences for SMEs.Government launches cryptoassets consultation
Proposed changes will introduce new rules for DeFi transactions.Government extends VAT exemption for pharmacists
New zero-rating rules apply from 1 May.SME confidence increases in 2023
Confidence improves across all major sectors.HMRC launches IR35 review
Consultation will focus on risks of double taxation.Government writes off nearly £1bn in Covid grants
Public Accounts Committee criticises business department.HMRC expands text message trial
The service will redirect more callers to digital services.Tax take soars by almost 10%
Total receipts for 2022/23 hit £786.6 billion.