Personal tax

15 May 12: Confusion over PPI compensation and tax liability

Individuals receiving compensation for mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI) are unaware they may be liable to pay tax on awarded payments, after HMRC clarified its position on PPI and taxation.

14 May 12: Millions of taxpayers in line for early tax refund

HMRC has confirmed that more than three million tax refunds are to be sent out as of next week - two months earlier than previous years - due to an earlier review of the amount of tax paid for 2011/12 via the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.

11 May 12: HMRC's tax tests for contractors criticised

HMRC has come under fire over the release of new guidance for contractors and freelancers on the complex tax legislation IR35.

09 May 12: HMRC campaign deadlines approach for electricians and online traders

The deadlines for HMRC's latest tax campaigns for electricians and online traders are approaching.

04 May 12: Scotland Act 2012 given Royal Assent

Scotland is to be handed new powers in setting its own rate of taxes and legislation after the Scotland Bill was given Royal Assent.