Accountants must be “proactive” in crypto tax cases, experts warn
Tax

Accountants must be “proactive” in crypto tax cases, experts warn

2y Sam Alberti

Accountants must be “proactive” in crypto tax case...

In the absence of legislation, HMRC is now attempting to regulate crypto exchanges Read More...

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HMRC considering shorter registration deadlines for sole traders and landlords
Personal Tax

HMRC considering shorter registration deadlines for sole traders and landlo...

2y Emma Rawson

HMRC considering shorter registration deadlines fo...

ATT technical officer, Emma Rawson, takes a look at HMRC’s new call for evidence which explores potential reforms to how and when individuals with pro...

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ATT welcomes extension of filing window for UK Property Reporting Service
Tax

ATT welcomes extension of filing window for UK Property Reporting Service

2y Helen Thornley

ATT welcomes extension of filing window for UK Pro...

ATT technical officer, Helen Thornley, outlines key details from the underreported extension to the filing window for CGT liabilities to the UK Proper...

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ForrestBrown leads “landmark” R&D tribunal victory against HMRC
Legal

ForrestBrown leads “landmark” R&D tribunal victory against HMRC

2y Sam Alberti

ForrestBrown leads “landmark” R&D tribunal victory...

The case is expected to lay a marker for SMEs in making future claims Read More...

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Call to prepare as HMRC ramp up investigations into R&D tax credits
Tax

Call to prepare as HMRC ramp up investigations into R&D tax credits

2y Tom Lemmon

Call to prepare as HMRC ramp up investigations int...

Businesses must get ready for HMRC’s clampdown on “spurious claims”, according to Justine Dignam, director of incentives and reliefs at Markel Tax Rea...

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Sharp rise in R&D tax credit claims is cause for both optimism and concern, says industry experts
HMRC

Sharp rise in R&D tax credit claims is cause for both optimism and concern,...

3y Sam Alberti

Sharp rise in R&D tax credit claims is cause for b...

While R&D investment promotes economic growth, fraudulent claims may be slipping through the net Read More...

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Accountancy firms urged to help tackle umbrella company fraud
Tax

Accountancy firms urged to help tackle umbrella company fraud

3y Rob Griffin

Accountancy firms urged to help tackle umbrella co...

Experts believe action plans are needed to tackle rising umbrella company fraud Read More...

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IFA calls for greater clarity of tax admin framework in HMRC consultation
Tax

IFA calls for greater clarity of tax admin framework in HMRC consultation

3y Institute of Financial Account...

IFA calls for greater clarity of tax admin framewo...

Greater clarity on the tax administration framework in HMRC consultation called for by the Institute of Financial Accountants Read More...

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Trust Registration Service opens for non-taxable trusts
Tax

Trust Registration Service opens for non-taxable trusts

3y Helen Thornley

Trust Registration Service opens for non-taxable t...

Helen Thornley, technical officer at the Association of Taxation Technicians outlines the forthcoming changes Read More...

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IFA details its recommendations for OTS’ role in consultation response
Tax

IFA details its recommendations for OTS’ role in consultation response

3y Institute of Financial Account...

IFA details its recommendations for OTS’ role in c...

More powers, independence and transparency needed to advise government on simplifying UK tax system Read More...

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Social care levy has potential to stifle growth, experts warn
Tax

Social care levy has potential to stifle growth, experts warn

3y Sam Alberti

Social care levy has potential to stifle growth, e...

Tax and business advisory experts have raised concerns over the UK government’s plans to raise national insurance contributions (NICs), arguing that t...

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Five tips for building a digital tax future
Accounting Software

Five tips for building a digital tax future

3y Tax Systems

Five tips for building a digital tax future

Tax Systems’ chief innovation officer Russell Gammon outlines key findings from their latest survey, in partnership with Accountancy Age, and provides...

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MTD for income tax for landlords explained
MTD

MTD for income tax for landlords explained

3y Sage | Sponsored

MTD for income tax for landlords explained

With the deadline on the horizon, accounting software provider Sage breaks down the complexities of MTD for Income Tax and how landlords could fall wi...

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Report: Next steps critical for “complex” international tax framework, market warns
Tax

Report: Next steps critical for “complex” international tax framework, mark...

3y Sam Alberti

Report: Next steps critical for “complex” internat...

Implementation, harmonisation and timeline are all major sources of concern across the industry Read More...

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How do you solve a problem like TMA?
Administration

How do you solve a problem like TMA?

3y Helen Thornley

How do you solve a problem like TMA?

It is hard to argue that the Taxes Management Act 1970 (TMA), wouldn’t benefit from some substantial updating. It came into force back in the mists of...

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R&D relief scheme “must be updated” to minimise uncertainty, industry argues
Corporate Tax

R&D relief scheme “must be updated” to minimise uncertainty, industry argue...

3y Sam Alberti

R&D relief scheme “must be updated” to minimise un...

Sources say that while the regime is positive, it must reflect the “reality of the 2020s” Read More...

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Will HMRC’s approach to enforcement set the tone for how struggling companies are treated?
Coronavirus

Will HMRC’s approach to enforcement set the tone for how struggling compani...

3y Richard Wolff

Will HMRC’s approach to enforcement set the tone f...

The manner in which HMRC decides to treat embattled businesses will play a significant role in the shaping the post-pandemic landscape once support me...

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ICAEW: Moving end of year tax dates will “modernise our tax system”
Tax

ICAEW: Moving end of year tax dates will “modernise our tax system”

3y Aoife Morgan

ICAEW: Moving end of year tax dates will “modernis...

The Office of Tax Simplification has announced it will “explore potential” of moving tax year-end dates Read More...

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Deferred VAT deadlines looming
VAT

Deferred VAT deadlines looming

3y Emma Rawson

Deferred VAT deadlines looming

Businesses that deferred VAT payments during the early stages of the pandemic which remain outstanding need to act by the end of June in order to avoi...

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EU’s new unified corporate tax regime likely derailed by lack of unanimity
Corporate Tax

EU’s new unified corporate tax regime likely derailed by lack of unanimity

3y Elizabeth Matsangou

EU’s new unified corporate tax regime likely derai...

The EU’s new unified corporate tax proposal has been rejected by Ireland, likely derailing the EU Commission’s third attempt at reimagining taxation i...

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Industry divided on international tax harmonisation
Corporate Tax

Industry divided on international tax harmonisation

3y Alexander Garrett

Industry divided on international tax harmonisatio...

Governments have different priorities for coming to an agreement over globalised taxations, while industry warns of hazards as well as benefits Read M...

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“False self-employment” to be targeted for tax non-compliance
Tax

“False self-employment” to be targeted for tax non-compliance

3y Sam Alberti

“False self-employment” to be targeted for tax non...

Many businesses may be in breach of the rules unknowingly Read More...

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New residential property rules trip up vendors
HMRC

New residential property rules trip up vendors

3y Helen Thornley

New residential property rules trip up vendors

Back in March 2020, written pre-pandemic, I warned AccountancyAge readers that UK residents disposing of UK residential property could be in for a sho...

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Dirty cash: the rising threat of Chinese Underground Banking
Legal

Dirty cash: the rising threat of Chinese Underground Banking

3y Anne Davis | The Institute of Financial Accountants

Dirty cash: the rising threat of Chinese Undergrou...

Accountants and agents dealing with Chinese clients should be aware of the risk of Chinese Underground Banking to your business and mitigate this risk...

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Biden’s capital gains tax reforms could boost HMRC revenues
HMRC

Biden’s capital gains tax reforms could boost HMRC revenues

3y Aoife Morgan

Biden’s capital gains tax reforms could boost HMRC...

US President Joe Biden’s tax plans could incentivise US citizens based in the UK to disclose assets Read More...

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Industry participants critique ‘draconian’ UK tax system
Tax

Industry participants critique ‘draconian’ UK tax system

3y Sam Alberti

Industry participants critique ‘draconian’ UK tax ...

Current status tests not fit for purpose, according to sources Read More...

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Accountants have ‘responsibility’ to challenge IR35, opposition group says
Regulation

Accountants have ‘responsibility’ to challenge IR35, opposition group says

3y Sam Alberti

Accountants have ‘responsibility’ to challenge IR3...

Parliamentary group suggests industry must push for change Read More...

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