MPs tell government to reconsider how it appoints OTS chair

Administration MPs tell government to reconsider how it appoints OTS chair

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

MPs tell government to reconsider how it appoints ...

MPs endorse appointment of new OTS chair but raise concerns over 'defective' appointment process Read More...

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Parliament to debate digital tax accounts this month

Administration Parliament to debate digital tax accounts this month

8y Calum Fuller, Reporter

Parliament to debate digital tax accounts this mon...

Introduction of quarterly digital tax accounts for small businesses and self-employed gets parliamentary hearing Read More...

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Knight's suitability as OTS chief questioned by MPs

Corporate Tax Knight's suitability as OTS chief questioned by MPs

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

Knight's suitability as OTS chief questioned by MP...

Former chief executive of lobby group the British Bankers' Association Angela Knight fields MPs' questions over her suitability to head the Office of ...

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The Financial Power List 2016

Accounting Standards The Financial Power List 2016

8y Accountancy Age, Reporters

The Financial Power List 2016

A crucial year for HMRC sees Lin Homer top Accountancy Age's annual list of individuals to watch in the profession this year Read More...

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Macpherson to leave Treasury after 10 years in Permanent Secretary role

Corporate Tax Macpherson to leave Treasury after 10 years in Permanent Secretary role

8y Chris Warmoll, Writer

Macpherson to leave Treasury after 10 years in Per...

Prior to becoming Permanent Secretary, Macpherson, was MD of the Budget and Public Finance Directorate Read More...

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Holyrood to rule out income tax increases despite new powers

Corporate Tax Holyrood to rule out income tax increases despite new powers

8y Calum Fuller, Reporter

Holyrood to rule out income tax increases despite ...

Swinney set to eschew tax rises in Scotland as new powers come in Read More...

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Institutes call for reliefs and extensions to help flood victims

Accounting Firms Institutes call for reliefs and extensions to help flood victims

8y Calum Fuller, Reporter

Institutes call for reliefs and extensions to help...

ICAEW and ATT both call for allowances to be made for the victims of Storm Desmond Read More...

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Gove: Lawyer tax levy could subsidise legal aid

Corporate Tax Gove: Lawyer tax levy could subsidise legal aid

8y Calum Fuller, Reporter

Gove: Lawyer tax levy could subsidise legal aid

Proposed levy could generate £190m Read More...

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Jamie Oliver adds voice to growing calls for sugar tax

Corporate Tax Jamie Oliver adds voice to growing calls for sugar tax

8y Calum Fuller, Reporter

Jamie Oliver adds voice to growing calls for sugar...

A 20% sugar tax would raise £1bn, Oliver claims Read More...

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Cut Scots' income tax and target sugar, committee told

Personal Tax Cut Scots' income tax and target sugar, committee told

9y Calum Fuller, Reporter

Cut Scots' income tax and target sugar, committee ...

Former chairman of the Reform Scotland think-tank Ben Thomson told MSPs the move would show that the country is "open for business" Read More...

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Income tax receipts boost offsets public sector borrowing

Corporate Tax Income tax receipts boost offsets public sector borrowing

9y Calum Fuller, Reporter

Income tax receipts boost offsets public sector bo...

Borrowing hits seven-year low in June while income tax receipts reach highest rate since records began Read More...

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Labour to cease pushing for 50p rate

Personal Tax Labour to cease pushing for 50p rate

9y Calum Fuller, Reporter

Labour to cease pushing for 50p rate

Shadow chancellor Chris Leslie says party will 'move on' from pushing for 50p top rate of tax Read More...

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Grace period for taxpayers affected by government gateway IT issues

Technology Grace period for taxpayers affected by government gateway IT issues

9y Calum Fuller, Reporter

Grace period for taxpayers affected by government ...

Allowances to be made for taxpayers affected by government's online gateway IT issues on Monday Read More...

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Big Four boon as UK consulting fee income rises

Consulting Big Four boon as UK consulting fee income rises

9y Beth Abel, Reporter

Big Four boon as UK consulting fee income rises

Strong performance from the UK consulting industry, as the Big Four outshine the rest Read More...

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£10bn red tape cuts will fail unless tax is tackled, warns ICAEW

Company News £10bn red tape cuts will fail unless tax is tackled, warns ICAEW

9y Beth Abel, Reporter

£10bn red tape cuts will fail unless tax is tackle...

The tax code must be cut if the government wants to reach £10bn in business cost savings, says ICAEW chief Michael Izza Read More...

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Anna Soubry handed insolvency brief in new government role

Politics Anna Soubry handed insolvency brief in new government role

9y Richard Crump, Writer

Anna Soubry handed insolvency brief in new governm...

Anna Soubry handed responsibility for the Insolvency Service as part her role as minister for small business, industry and enterprise Read More...

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Opinion: A digital, better value, government must utilise consultants

Consulting Opinion: A digital, better value, government must utilise consultants

9y Alan Leaman

Opinion: A digital, better value, government must ...

A more efficient government will need external advice to drive through change, says MCA chief executive Alan Leaman Read More...

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ICAEW CEO Izza challenges government on tax regulation

Accounting Standards ICAEW CEO Izza challenges government on tax regulation

9y Calum Fuller, Reporter

ICAEW CEO Izza challenges government on tax regula...

ICAEW CEO confronts government over 30% of 'tax advisers' who operate outside the jurisdiction of institutes following pressure for regulators to "tak...

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Leader: CIPFA's good intentions open door for another audit payday

Accounting Standards Leader: CIPFA's good intentions open door for another audit payday

9y Kevin Reed, Writer

Leader: CIPFA's good intentions open door for anot...

CIPFA's push for more rigorous costing transparency for public sector outsourcing is commendable, but it could mean more assurance work for big accoun...

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CIPFA urges stricter open-book contract rules to halt outsourced scandals

Accounting Standards CIPFA urges stricter open-book contract rules to halt outsourced scandals

9y Chris Warmoll, Writer

CIPFA urges stricter open-book contract rules to h...

Compulsory open book contract management (OBCM) should be implemented when delivering significant public services through private companies Read More...

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Self-assessment receipts boost government coffers

Personal Tax Self-assessment receipts boost government coffers

9y Kevin Reed, Writer

Self-assessment receipts boost government coffers

UK surplus climbs in January, as self assessment receipts higher than last year Read More...

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Lib Dems plan to tax wealthy, Clegg confirms

Corporate Tax Lib Dems plan to tax wealthy, Clegg confirms

9y Calum Fuller, Reporter

Lib Dems plan to tax wealthy, Clegg confirms

The deputy prime minister plans to cut the deficit through 'clamping down on tax evasion and tax avoidance; significant additional savings in Whitehal...

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Northern Ireland set for greater tax powers

Corporate Tax Northern Ireland set for greater tax powers

9y Calum Fuller, Reporter

Northern Ireland set for greater tax powers

Stormont set to receive corporation tax-related powers Read More...

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'Tears' will follow Scottish tax devolution plans, warns Darling

Personal Tax 'Tears' will follow Scottish tax devolution plans, warns Darling

9y Kevin Reed, Writer

'Tears' will follow Scottish tax devolution plans,...

Handing over Scottish income tax powers while removing voting rights will create a split that adds great risk to improving the economy, warns Alistair...

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OTS launches employment status and tax penalties projects

Corporate Tax OTS launches employment status and tax penalties projects

9y Calum Fuller, Reporter

OTS launches employment status and tax penalties p...

OTS to examine effectiveness of current employment status regime and that of tax-related penalties Read More...

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Grant Thornton to develop business skills apprenticeship

Accounting Firms Grant Thornton to develop business skills apprenticeship

9y Calum Fuller, Reporter

Grant Thornton to develop business skills apprenti...

Top ten firm appointed by BIS to develop apprenticeships Read More...

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Labour to hit £3m homes with £10k mansion tax

Personal Tax Labour to hit £3m homes with £10k mansion tax

9y Calum Fuller, Reporter

Labour to hit £3m homes with £10k mansion tax

Labour mansion tax plans could include substantial rise for homes over £3m Read More...

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