HMRC shares bizarre excuses and expense claims on tax returns

Vengeful witches and pet hamsters feature in HMRC’s list of weirdest unsuccessful excuses and expenses claims from the last decade. The list includes one taxpayer who claimed their mother-in-law was a witch who had cursed them, hamsters and dogs that had eaten...

Tips at work and how are they taxed?

From time to time, HMRC turns the compliance headlight on a particular business sector. This year, they are scrutinising restaurants and takeaways. In particular, staff tips at work are currently one high-risk area. There are various ways in which tips at work can be...