tax
WALES: Record £447m capital gains tax bill as thousands more dragged into the net
HMRC figures show 18,000 people in Wales paid capital gains tax last year, up nearly a third, after the tax-free…
‘Scrap the VAT’: Senedd candidate says rural Carmarthenshire is being ‘hit first and hit hardest’ by fuel price surge
Rural Carmarthenshire families are being “squeezed from every direction” by soaring fuel prices — and the UK Government should scrap…
‘Death of the traditional tax return’ as biggest shake-up in 30 years hits South Wales
Thousands of landlords and self-employed people across South Wales are being warned to prepare for the "death of the traditional…
Amazon says £2.4bn investment has boosted Wales — with Swansea at the centre
Amazon has published its latest UK Economic Impact Report, claiming more than £2.4 billion has been invested in Wales since…
Call to scrap VAT on sunscreen as skin cancer rates rise in Wales
Plaid Cymru MS Sioned Williams has urged the UK Government to rethink its refusal to remove VAT from sunscreen, warning…
Ministers weigh up fast‑track powers to rewrite Welsh tax laws
The Welsh Government is considering giving ministers new powers to fast‑track changes to devolved taxes — a move that could…
Hundreds of second home owners sidestep Pembrokeshire’s council tax premium
Hundreds of second home owners in Pembrokeshire are legally avoiding council tax premiums by listing properties for sale or rent…
HMRC makes major change in pet food VAT guidance and drops legal case against Kidwelly-based manufacturer
Burns Pet Nutrition had been involved in a legal challenge with HMRC regarding VAT on working and assistance dog food.
Porthcawl woman jailed for tax scam
A 48 year-old woman from Porthcawl has been jailed for 4 years after stealing £280k from businesses. Joanne Hughes set…
New tax rules for Welsh homebuyers announced
People buying homes in Wales for less than £225,000 will pay no tax, under new measures announced by the Finance…
New DVLA campaign highlights the risks for drivers who evade vehicle tax
DVLA has launched a new advertising campaign in the highest evading areas across the UK reminding motorists of the real…