Tax and Business

VAT - request for a written rulingIf you have a VAT problem and can't find the answer in any of HMRC's published guidance, you can ask it for a written ruling. However, HMRC is often reluctant to provide one and it usually directs you to its guidance. ... Read more

Overpayment relief claim If you discover a mistake in your tax return which resulted in your tax bill being too high, and it's too late to correct your self-assessment tax return, you can make an overpayment relief claim. The claim must include the ... Read more

Overpayment relief claim checksheet Where you make a mistake in your individual, company or partnership, tax return and the time limit for correcting this under the self-assessment rules has passed, you can submit an "overpayment claim" to recover an... Read more

Request for HMRC VAT internal review letterHMRC operates a VAT internal review system to resolve disputes without the time or expenses involved with a formal appeal. If you wish to use this facility you should apply in writing to HMRC within 30 days ... Read more

Enquiry - capital statement checklistDuring an enquiry HMRC may require a so-called capital statement to be prepared. Preparing an accurate statement is important to settling the enquiry. Use our checklist to help you produce your capital statement.w... Read more

Request for closure of enquiry letterIf you believe you've given HMRC all the information it has requested, you can ask it to close the enquiry. Your first step is to write a letter asking for the enquiry to be closed or for details of the further inf... Read more

IR35 - prevention of double taxation claimAn individual can claim a deduction from their taxable income where it includes a deemed payment of salary under the IR35 rules and the same income, or part of it, is in the same or a later year, taxable as d... Read more

PAYE - letter of disclosure If HMRC has told you that one of its officers will be visiting you to carry out a PAYE compliance review, it's advisable to make your own check that your records are in good order. You should notify HMRC ahead of the visit ... Read more