http://www.att.org.uk/technical/newsdeskhttp://www.att.org.uk/technical/newsdesk/Important+information+for+the+ATT+Exams+from+2012From the May 2012 exam e-assessments will replace the paper on 'Practice, Administration and Ethics'. In addition some of the papers have been renamed and renumbered.Tue, 24 May 2011 09:25:00 GMThttp://www.att.org.uk/2RHvGgxBl-2fEOuVSBtXeJ8qA-3d-3dcomms@att.org.ukhttp://www.att.org.uk/technical/newsdesk/CIPP_AutoEnrolThe Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals is carrying out a survey to understand where businesses are in their preparation for Automatic (pension) Enrolment. The survey is aimed primarily at payroll providers and employers. For any CIOT & ATT members who would be interested in completing it, a link to the survey can be found here; it is open until 8 June.Mon, 14 May 2012 13:51:00 GMThttp://www.att.org.uk/2IxB246CfJUmA5IHbFlgpZw-3d-3dcomms@att.org.ukhttp://www.att.org.uk/technical/newsdesk/Joint_AP_updateAs CIOT and ATT members will know from various notes in Tax Adviser and on the website, the tax professional bodies and the tax charities have been meeting with HMRC to discuss various process initiatives, officially called the ‘Joint Understanding Agents Programme’ but often known as the ‘Clasper initiative’. Good progress has been made on various projects and you will find attached a general update covering progress on P35s, e mail pilots, bereavement issues, post, 64-8s and other areas.Mon, 14 May 2012 12:58:00 GMThttp://www.att.org.uk/2VC35hQ7xIkanSK0Rzd5JNw-3d-3dcomms@att.org.ukhttp://www.att.org.uk/technical/newsdesk/HMRC_PAYE_update113HMRC have provided a further informal update on PAYE related matters. The update covers Employer Annual Returns, Earning Order deductions, VAT returns and toolkits.Fri, 04 May 2012 13:07:00 GMThttp://www.att.org.uk/2Ez6Q2ARYg0yZMJolfNqEmg-3d-3dcomms@att.org.ukhttp://www.att.org.uk/technical/newsdesk/update_HMRCLatest news from HMRC. A recent release from HMRC gives details with regard to the large number of Daily Penalty Notices issued in error and how HMRC are addressing this situation. There are also other items regarding Record Keeping and the latest Agent Update. It can all be accessed here.Thu, 03 May 2012 07:59:00 GMThttp://www.att.org.uk/2gQn3eoy8-2bkeZmxXzUPbKeA-3d-3dcomms@att.org.ukhttp://www.att.org.uk/technical/newsdesk/HMRC_PAYE_update112HMRC have provided a further informal update on PAYE related matters for sharing. The update covers Employer Annual Returns, 2010/11 Late Payment Penalties, filing PAYE starter and leaver information and an ADR trial for small and medium enterprise customersFri, 27 Apr 2012 12:41:00 GMThttp://www.att.org.uk/2-2bLSHjzzaxkq2KdnqtwmTYA-3d-3dcomms@att.org.ukhttp://www.att.org.uk/technical/newsdesk/HMRC_BTDHMRC have launched the business tax dashboard (BTD) service, which enables businesses to check online on one screen their business tax position, including Corporation Tax or Self Assessment, VAT and/or PAYE.Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:59:00 GMThttp://www.att.org.uk/21Pbr0DH6XECwTctVpEddhw-3d-3dcomms@att.org.ukhttp://www.att.org.uk/technical/newsdesk/EB_41HMRC have released the 41st edition of the Employer Bulletin. This issue contains tips and information about filing your returns, making payments to HMRC and how to avoid penalties.Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:51:00 GMThttp://www.att.org.uk/2Kn4rXytA2UatrniwKJAeoQ-3d-3dcomms@att.org.ukhttp://www.att.org.uk/technical/newsdesk/HMRC_PAYE_update111HMRC have provided a further informal update on PAYE related matters for sharing. The update covers collecting small debts through PAYE.Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:56:00 GMThttp://www.att.org.uk/2enAxthYAekSToFgqdzHJzw-3d-3dcomms@att.org.ukhttp://www.att.org.uk/technical/newsdesk/PAYE_latepay_pensEmployer Bulletin 41 has been published on the HMRC website, details of which can be found here.Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:27:00 GMThttp://www.att.org.uk/2Mkr6VPvkIkyhnLQVWVwLXw-3d-3dcomms@att.org.ukhttp://www.att.org.uk/technical/newsdesk/HMRC_PAYE_update110HMRC have provided a further informal update on PAYE related matters for sharing. The update covers the Real Time Information (RTI) pilot.Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:54:00 GMThttp://www.att.org.uk/2Ns2KmnWI3UK-2bpzoFKjcplQ-3d-3dcomms@att.org.ukhttp://www.att.org.uk/technical/newsdesk/SDLT_sch_factThe CIOT and ATT have prepared a factsheet on Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Schemes, following on from the warning issued last month to solicitors by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA).Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:04:00 GMThttp://www.att.org.uk/2NWM-2bDFOn4UCiLEmmP95LLQ-3d-3dcomms@att.org.ukhttp://www.att.org.uk/technical/newsdesk/HMRC_PAYE_update109HMRC have provided a further informal update on PAYE related matters for sharing. The update covers HMRC updates on data quality and RTI, and CIS deductions.Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:26:00 GMThttp://www.att.org.uk/2F9SxCsOli0m8DgIJlwbrUA-3d-3dcomms@att.org.ukhttp://www.att.org.uk/technical/newsdesk/HMRC_PAYE_update108HMRC have provided a further informal update on PAYE related matters for sharing. The update covers the Employer Annual Return, 'week 53' employee queries, PAYE online service availability, fixed costs in County Court proceedings, Simpler Income Tax for the Simplest Small Businesses and the Car Fuel Benefit Order 2012.Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:12:00 GMThttp://www.att.org.uk/2ON3um4fawUW4ZU422hCG1g-3d-3dcomms@att.org.ukhttp://www.att.org.uk/technical/newsdesk/Budget2012HMRC and HM Treasury Budget 2012 documentsWed, 28 Mar 2012 12:53:00 GMThttp://www.att.org.uk/2y83CA018rEKH1-2bLAMEb31g-3d-3dcomms@att.org.ukhttp://www.att.org.uk/technical/newsdesk/HMRC_PAYE_update107HMRC have provided a further informal update on PAYE related matters for sharing. The update covers P35 Penalty Notices, RTI, Countdown Bulletin Issue 6, Q&A session for Online sellers and P9 Forms.Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:44:00 GMThttp://www.att.org.uk/2D-2fWNF0c-2bsUioMm8FRoy7qw-3d-3dcomms@att.org.ukhttp://www.att.org.uk/technical/newsdesk/HMRC_P35_filpenprobFollowing extensive discussions within the Joint Understanding Agents Programme – the forum for taking forward the ‘Clasper initiative’ between HMRC, the professional bodies and tax charities – HMRC have announced changes to their procedures around P35 returns and penalties.Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:39:00 GMThttp://www.att.org.uk/2ZzXYuwLIwkO-2bcgn-2b4fmQOQ-3d-3dcomms@att.org.ukhttp://www.att.org.uk/technical/newsdesk/HMRC_PAYE_update106HMRC have provided a further informal update on PAYE related matters for sharing. The update covers RTI, Basic PAYE Tools, Toolkits and amendments to the online versions of the Employer Handbooks.Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:12:00 GMThttp://www.att.org.uk/2RRWB3sHdsUSHVwLUaLZY3g-3d-3dcomms@att.org.ukhttp://www.att.org.uk/technical/newsdesk/GAdec_HMRCresThe revised guidance on Gift Aid declarations, published by HMRC on 24 February 2012, generated a number of queries. Consequently, HMRC have published further guidance (reproduced below), around the information that needs to be provided to donors making gift aid declarations and how this should be done.Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:18:00 GMThttp://www.att.org.uk/2xnHMpniIXEey8NVRpGCLVA-3d-3dcomms@att.org.ukhttp://www.att.org.uk/technical/newsdesk/HMRC_PAYE_update105HMRC have provided a further informal update on PAYE related matters for sharing. The update covers payment booklets, P11D(b) Return of Class 1A NICs, advisory full rates and the prevention of illegal working,Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:25:00 GMThttp://www.att.org.uk/2pPOiaS7-2fR0yfySQp7IUtkg-3d-3dcomms@att.org.uk