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  • RE: Paid VAT to supplier but invoice still says "VAT number applied for" after 4 years

    Hi wolfeyc,
    There is no way you can find out this information.
    You can only check the validity of a VAT number once it is provided to you
    Please see here:
    Check a UK VAT number
    Thank you. 
  • RE: 18 Digit Reference for payments

    Hi Annie G,
    When making a voluntary payment of National Insurance for a period when overseas,you do not pay on the GOV.UK website.
    Yes you can make a bank transfer. If you are paying from a UK bank account you make the payment to:
    •    sort code - 08 32 20
    •    account number - 12001004
    •    account name - HMRC NIC Receipts
    If you are paying from an overseas bank account, you should use details:
    •    account number (IBAN) - GB49 BARC 2020 4830 9447 93
    •    Bank Identifier Code (BIC) - BARCGB22  
    •    account name - HMRC NIC receipts
    For the reference number: 
    Use your National Insurance number followed by ‘IC’, your surname then your initial.
    If your bank limits you to a certain amount of characters, you should use your National Insurance number followed by ‘IC’ and as much of your surname as possible.
    For example if your name is Anne Jones, you’d write the reference as QQ123456AICJONESA
    Put your reference number in the reference box supplied by your bank.
    If you are not sure of which years are Class 2, please contact our National Insurance Helpline and an advisor can assist you and note on our system which years you are intending to pay.
    Please find out contact details below:
    National Insurance: general enquiries
    Thankyou


     
  • RE: Incorrect DOB For Goverment Gateway

    Hi smarven,
    To correct an incorrect DOB you do not send in an original ID document, you have to send in a Certified Copy of a Document confirming your DOB.
    We accept main evidence of birth from a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, which are certified copies of a
    •    birth certificate
    •    passport
    •    driving licence
    •    ID card - all parts of the ID card must be copied
    If the main evidence of birth is not available, we will need two pieces of evidence that are certified copies.
    These can be a
    •    non EU or non EEA passport
    •    certificate of naturalisation
    •    home office travel document
    •    certificate of baptism
    •    certificate of service in Her Majesty's Forces
    •    certificate of service in the Merchant Navy
    •    marriage certificate
    •    certificate of a civil partnership
    •    adoption certificate
    •    life assurance policy
    •    medical card
    •    copy of a statement of Royal Mail Pension Plan
    •    excerpt of non EU or non EEA birth certificate
    •    death certificate
    The certified copy must be signed as a true copy and stamped with a date by a government department, legal organisation or a medical body for example in the UK
    •    Solicitors office
    •    Doctors surgery
    •    Chartered accountants
    Outside the UK
    •    Mayor's office
    •    British consulate
    Neither of these lists is exhaustive and documents signed by other organisations may be taken into consideration.
    The address you need to send the document too is:
    PT Operations North East England
    HMRC
    BX9 1AN
    You also need to write a cover letter with the following information:
    •    Your National Insurance Number
    •    Your full name including middle and any previous name
    •    Your current address and any previous addresses, with the minimum as house or building number/name, the street name and the postcode
    •    Your date of birth
    •    Your signature
    Thank you.






     
  • RE: Capital Gains Tax assistance required.

    Hi Davidc,
    For the gain, plesae refer to:
    Report and pay your Capital Gains Tax
    You do not report any increase at the time of sale to IHT.
    Thank you. 
     
  • RE: Where to find the Official Foreign Rates of Exchange

    Hi Denise Lada,
    Our rates are here:
    Exchange rates from HMRC in CSV and XML format.
    Thank you. 
  • RE: Deed of Assignment - is it enough??

    Hi lbb2008 Liu,
    As the house is in your name only, then yes.
    You will receive an acknoweldgement and the new split can apply from then.
    Until such time, the rent should continue to be declared by you.
    Thank you. 
     
  • RE: FIG Regime for individual returning to UK after 10+ years in 2024

    Hi CharlieNorth,
    Detail on the Government’s intended changes to the rules for non-domiciled individuals set out here:
    Technical note: Technical note: Changes to the taxation of non-UK domiciled individuals  
    HMRC is unable to provide any further detail on how these changes will apply to an individual’s personal circumstances at this time.
    Policy Is still being written and may change. 
    Thank you. 
  • RE: FHL losses and future CGT

    Hi Mark Anthistle,
    The FHL loss can only be set against any future FHL profit.
    Please see guidance here:
    PIM4120 - Furnished holiday lettings: treatment of FHL losses for 2011-12 onwards
    Thank you. 
  • RE: CGT on second property

    Hi Laura Free,
    HMRC cannot comment on future events as legislation and/or plans may change.
    Based on current guidance, you would be due private residence relief on the 2nd property for the 2 years you plan to live in it.
    The rate of tax you pay depends on the gain made as it could be 18% or 24% 
    Thank you. 
  • RE: Can I send personal loan money to my parents in India?

    Hi Yogeshms,
    There is no tax to pay on it and no tax relief.
    You may wish to contact the lender though to see if this is allowed.
    Thank you.