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Tax authority begins online advice seminars
HM Revenue
& Customs (HMRC) has begun a series of online
presentations or webinars giving help on tax to businesses and the
self-employed.
The presentations last approximately 30 minutes. There are two types – live webinars on set dates, which allow a further 30 minutes for live Q&A; and pre-recorded webinars, available round the clock.
The webinars will cover many different topics, including:
• Business expenses and capital allowances
• First steps as
an employer
• The Construction Industry Scheme
• Self
Assessment online
• Limited companies, an overview
• How
VAT works
Colin Ford, head of the project, said:
“The webinars allow businesses and the self-employed to
participate in the live seminars and ask questions. If the dates
or times don’t suit, pre-recorded webinars will be accessible at
any time of day or night.
“It’s inevitable that some people
find tax issues daunting, especially if they are setting out in
business. The webinars are one of the many ways that HMRC aims to
make tax as hassle free as possible. This suite of advice
complements the guidance that is already available on the HMRC and
Business Link websites.”
The webinars are free but users must register in advance.
Find more information and the webinar timetable at http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/press/online-advice.htm
Viewers using a PC need the following software to watch the
webinars: Windows® 7, Vista, XP, 2003 Server or 2000. Those using
a Macintosh need: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer.
Notes to Editors
1. A regularly-updated list of HMRC webinars can be seen at http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/press/online-advice.htm
2. The webinar platform supplier used by HMRC is CITRIX.
Neither HMRC nor CITRIX will ask for or retain any information
about people or businesses.
3. Further help is available on
the HMRC YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/user/hmrcgovuk
4. Follow HMRC on Twitter @HMRCgovuk
Website www.hmrc.gov.uk
Contacts:
HM Revenue & Customs Press Office
HMRC-Press-office.NDSmanagement@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk
