Updated: New webinars added and updates made to the times and dates of the existing webinars.
Agent toolkitsHMRC have 20 agent toolkits for you to download and use. They are a free online resource aimed at helping you avoid the most common errors we see in returns filed by agents.
Each toolkit is checked and refreshed regularly by HMRC to make sure they reflect any changes arising from the relevant Finance Act.
The following toolkits have been updated since the beginning of July 2017:
capital vs revenue expenditure business profits VAT input tax VAT output tax VAT partial exemption Inheritance TaxHMRC have recently updated the toolkits feedback form to make it easier for you to use, rate your experience and get your voice heard more clearly.
Agent Talking PointsAgent Talking Points are weekly online digital meetings for tax agents and advisers and complement HMRC’s quarterly Working Together online agent meetings.
They usually last 45 minutes to an hour and focus on topics agents have said they’re interested in or on new issues identified by agents and HMRC that may have widespread impact. HMRC experts will be available to answer questions.
Register quickly and easily at least 5 minutes before a meeting is due to start.
Submission of Self Assessment (SA) Returns affected by exclusionsThis meeting will discuss 2016 to 2017 SA Return online submission issues and resulting exclusions. We will explain the process for waiving the 31 October deadline and allowing paper returns submissions.
Register for this meeting on 7 August 2017 midday to 1pm.
As this meeting is likely to be oversubscribed we’ve added a second meeting later.
Register for this meeting on 23 August 2017 midday to 1pm.
Changes to Inheritance TaxThis meeting will provide an overview of recent changes to Inheritance Tax, including Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) and Transferrable Nil Rate Band (TRNRB).
Register for this meeting on 10 August 2017 midday to 1pm.
The new Trusts Registration ServiceThis meeting will explain how to register a new trust and how to update the registered information for existing trusts.
Register for this meeting on 10 August 2017 2pm to 3pm.
HMRC Application Programming Interface (API) strategy and delivery updateThis meeting will cover how APIs will change the way HMRC works with and supports tax software developer products used by agents.
Register for this meeting on 18 August 2017 midday to 1pm.
Option to tax - the once and done approachThis meeting will provide a general overview of option to tax, when to notify, how to notify and who can notify.
Register for this meeting on 1 September 2017 midday to 1pm.
National Minimum Wage - common errors made by employersEmployers must pay the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage at the right rate. Sign up to find out more.
Register for this meeting on 21 September 2017 11am to midday.
The lifecycle of tax avoidance schemes and the HMRC settlement process.This digital meeting will outline the lifecycle of tax avoidance schemes, the role of the HMRC multiple-exit teams in settling complex cases and will be followed by a question and answer session with a team of experts involved in the settlement process.
Register for this meeting on 22 September 2017 midday to 1pm.
Recordings 2-Step verificationWatch this meeting from 21 February 2017.
Agent servicesWatch this meeting from 29 March 2017.
Watch this meeting from 7 December 2016.
Agent Account Manager serviceWatch this meeting from 1 June 2016
Agent toolkits and youWatch this meeting from 14 June 2017.
Watch this meeting from 12 May 2017.
Apprenticeship LevyWatch this meeting from 14 February 2017 covering when you need to pay the levy, how much you need to pay and how to report a payment. The meeting also covers changes to apprenticeship funding in England from May 2017 and the new Apprenticeship Service.
Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED)Watch this meeting from 11 April 2017 demonstrating how to the new digital service.
Automatic Exchange of InformationWatch this meeting from 14 July 2016 to find out more about what the UK’s Automatic Exchange of Information with other countries may mean for you.
Basis periodsWatch this meeting from 1 June 2017.
Capital allowances and vehiclesWatch this meeting from 25 May 2017.
Capital Gains TaxWatch this meeting from 29 September 2016 on Entrepreneurs’ Relief.
Charities and Common Reporting StandardsWatch this meeting from 3 May 2017.
Class 2 National Insurance reformWatch this meeting from 15 June 2016.
Watch our new Youtube video regarding the impact on Self Assessment returns.
Find out more in the HMRC National Insurance contributions and statutory payments toolkit.
Construction Industry SchemeWatch this meeting from 29 June 2017.
HMRC’s experience of the transformation to new UK GAAPWatch this meeting from 31 May 2017.
National Living and National Minimum WageWatch this meeting from 14 March 2016 covering both areas.
Find out more in the HMRC National Insurance contributions and statutory payments toolkit.
Find out more in the HMRC expenses and benefits from employment toolkit.
Negligible valueWatch this meeting from 6 June 2017.
Watch this meeting from 27 April 2017.
Making Tax Digital for businessWatch this meeting from 28 March 2017.
Paying the right amount of tax through Pay As You Earn (PAYE)Watch this meeting from 19 July 2017.
Payment strategyWatch this meeting from 11 July 2017.
Payrolling benefits in kindWatch this meeting from 26 May 2017.
ResidenceWatch this meeting from 13 July 2017 on Statutory Residence Test – cases 1 to 3
Watch this meeting from 13 July 2017 on Statutory Residence Test – cases 4 to 8
Watch this meeting from 3 February 2017 which gave an overview of domicile, why it’s relevant for income and Capital Gains Tax and the impact of the new reforms.
Watch this meeting from 14 October 2016 on double taxation for individuals with dual residency.
Watch this meeting from 8 April 2016 covering non-UK domicile reforms.
Tax avoidanceWatch this meeting from 7 February 2017 where HMRC looked at settling the tax avoidance bills of individuals that might have been involved in tax avoidance schemes.
Watch this meeting from 7 February 2017 in which HMRC outlined some of the common issues that arise in insolvency proceedings where tax avoidance is at play and HMRC’s stance.
Watch this meeting from 16 November 2016 on the new serial tax avoidance regime.
Watch this meeting from 1 November 2016 on settling the tax avoidance bills of small and medium enterprises.
Watch this meeting from 10 May 2016 on disguised remuneration for small and medium enterprises.
Watch this meeting on contractor loans from 30 March 2016 discussing what a recent policy announcement means for individuals who may be involved in disguised remuneration avoidance schemes.
Tax codesWatch this meeting from 20 June 2017 which looked at how adjustments in tax codes for state benefits are calculated and how primary and secondary employments are established.
Watch this meeting from 7 July 2017 which explained the latest changes. This included how estimated pay, third party information and Real Time Information (RTI) data will be influencing codes.
Trade lossesFind out more in the HMRC Income Tax losses toolkit.
VAT – changes to the VAT Flat Rate Scheme (FRS)Watch this meeting from 1 March 2017 which covered the introduction, from 1 April 2017 of the new 16.5% FRS for businesses with limited costs. Businesses using the FRS or new businesses joining the FRS will complete a simple test to work out whether they must use this new rate.
VAT and motoring expensesWatch this meeting from 15 June 2017.
Watch this meeting from 23 May 2017.
In partnership with other government bodies Companies HouseWatch this meeting from 18 July 2017 covering community interest companies.
Watch this meeting from 17 May 2017 where Companies House discussed their road to 99% electronic enablement of all possible account types.
Watch this meeting from 10 November 2016 covering helping agents file accounts right first time.
Intellectual Property OfficeWatch this meeting from 9 June 2017 covering design.
Watch this meeting from 16 February 2017 covering copyright.
Watch this meeting from 30 November 2016 covering trademarks.
Watch this meeting from 28 July 2016 providing an overview of trademarks, patents, designs and copyright and how to protect intellectual property.
Pension’s regulatorWatch this meeting from 18 May 2017 which provided an update on automatic enrolment.
Watch this meeting from 17 March 2017 which looked at how to support your clients through automatic enrolment.
Watch this meeting from 17 March 2017 which looked at how you can support your clients through re-enrolment.
WebinarsWebinars can last up to an hour. You can ask questions during the presentation and get answers from your HMRC host.
Register and log in at least 5 minutes before a live webinar is due to start.
You can watch recorded webinars at any time but you’ll need to register first.
Capital gains: land and propertyThe webinar covers common areas such as reliefs and common errors.
There’s no date for a live webinar at the moment.
Watch this webinar recorded in June 2016.
Find out more in the HMRC Capital Gains Tax for land and buildings toolkit.
Help and adviceCheck to make sure you’ve a compatible computer or mobile device to watch webinars.
Search for help if you’ve technical problems with webinars.
Contact HMRC online for other webinar help.
E-learningComplete the online course to find out how to resolve disputes with reviews and appeals.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/webinars-e-learning-and-videos-if-youre-a-tax-agent-or-adviser
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