GAAR proposals could be unconstitutional
Corporate Tax

GAAR proposals could be unconstitutional

12y Accountancy Age

GAAR proposals could be unconstitutional

The incoming general anti-abuse rule could contravene governmental constitutional principles Read More...

View article
CBI: GAAR gives too much power to taxman
Corporate Tax

CBI: GAAR gives too much power to taxman

12y Calum Fuller , Reporter

CBI: GAAR gives too much power to taxman

The proposed general anti-abuse rule could undermine the competitiveness of the UK's tax system, says the CBI Read More...

View article
GAAR too open to interpretation, say critics
Corporate Tax

GAAR too open to interpretation, say critics

12y Calum Fuller , Reporter

GAAR too open to interpretation, say critics

The consultation period on the general anti-abuse rule on tax avoidance has been concluded Read More...

View article
Get the latest analysis and reports delivered to your inbox daily
Anti-avoidance bill to be brought before parliament
Corporate Tax

Anti-avoidance bill to be brought before parliament

12y Calum Fuller , Reporter

Anti-avoidance bill to be brought before parliamen...

Labour MP Michael Meacher is to lead a debate on tax avoidance in parliament today, before presenting a bill tomorrow Read More...

View article
"I'm a lone voice," says Richard Murphy
Corporate Tax

"I'm a lone voice," says Richard Murphy

12y Calum Fuller , Reporter

"I'm a lone voice," says Richard Murphy

Outspoken tax expert Richard Murphy claims he does not set out to court controversy, but concedes his views make him a contender for the title of most...

View article
Avoidance scheme ring-fences £168m from taxman
Corporate Tax

Avoidance scheme ring-fences £168m from taxman

12y Calum Fuller , Reporter

Avoidance scheme ring-fences £168m from taxman

A Jersey-based tax avoidance scheme, allowing its 1,100 members to pay as little at 1% income tax, has been exposed Read More...

View article
GAAR’s arrival met with lukewarm reception
Corporate Tax

GAAR’s arrival met with lukewarm reception

12y Calum Fuller , Reporter

GAAR’s arrival met with lukewarm reception

The arrival of the GAAR consultation document has been broadly welcomed, but concerns are raised over its clarity Read More...

View article
Opinion split over impact of Tenon's tax de-risking
Corporate Tax

Opinion split over impact of Tenon's tax de-risking

12y Calum Fuller , Reporter

Opinion split over impact of Tenon's tax de-riskin...

Could RSM Tenon's move to de-risk its tax services be an indicator of things to come in the wake of GAAR? Read More...

View article
CBI fight-back on business tax brings GAAR warning
Administration

CBI fight-back on business tax brings GAAR warning

12y Andrew Sawers

CBI fight-back on business tax brings GAAR warning

CBI defends British businsses as paying their way Read More...

View article
Editorial: Osborne's synthetic shock
Personal Tax

Editorial: Osborne's synthetic shock

12y Richard Crump , Writer

Editorial: Osborne's synthetic shock

If Osborne manages to plug one hole, accountants will be ingenious enough to find another one Read More...

View article
GAAR could be applied to wealthy tax avoiders
Personal Tax

GAAR could be applied to wealthy tax avoiders

12y Richard Crump , Writer

GAAR could be applied to wealthy tax avoiders

A general anti-avoidance rule could be applied to tax loopholes that shocked the chancellor Read More...

View article
Schemes could fall through GAAR net
Corporate Tax

Schemes could fall through GAAR net

12y Nick Huber

Schemes could fall through GAAR net

Creating a general tax avoidance rule that strikes the right balance between simplicity and precision will be hard to achieve Read More...

View article
CBI to clamp down on tax avoidance
Corporate Tax

CBI to clamp down on tax avoidance

12y Richard Crump , Writer

CBI to clamp down on tax avoidance

The CBI has thrown its support behind replacing the current tangle of UK tax regulations with a General Anti-Abuse Rule (GAAR) Read More...

View article
GAAR to be in Budget, Clegg indicates
Corporate Tax

GAAR to be in Budget, Clegg indicates

12y Jaimie Kaffash

GAAR to be in Budget, Clegg indicates

David Cameron says government will be tougher on tax avoidance Read More...

View article
The GAAR report: was it worth it?
Corporate Tax

The GAAR report: was it worth it?

12y Jaimie Kaffash

The GAAR report: was it worth it?

Graham Aaronson's report has been accused of generating uncertainty. But the real question should be whether the exercise was worth it Read More...

View article
Aaronson recommends 'narrowly focussed' GAAR
Corporate Tax

Aaronson recommends 'narrowly focussed' GAAR

12y Jaimie Kaffash

Aaronson recommends 'narrowly focussed' GAAR

Study group recommends introduction of general anti-avoidance rule Read More...

View article
GAAR will tackle 'egregious' tax schemes
Corporate Tax

GAAR will tackle 'egregious' tax schemes

13y Jaimie Kaffash

GAAR will tackle 'egregious' tax schemes

Graham Aaronson: any GAAR would not affect "centre ground" tax schemes Read More...

View article
Aaronson casts doubt on statutory GAAR
Administration

Aaronson casts doubt on statutory GAAR

13y Jaimie Kaffash

Aaronson casts doubt on statutory GAAR

The study group on the general anti avoidance rule has said "it does not yet know" whether statutory rules will be feasible Read More...

View article
Will a GAAR leave us all at sea?
Corporate Tax

Will a GAAR leave us all at sea?

13y Jaimie Kaffash

Will a GAAR leave us all at sea?

The government is consulting on a general anti avoidance rule, but will any legislation be able to catch the bad fish without frightening the good one...

View article
World according to GAAR
People Business

World according to GAAR

13y Gavin Hinks

World according to GAAR

Tax law ‘go to’ guy Graham Aaronson QC has been tasked to decide if a general anti-avoidance rule will work in the UK Read More...

View article
Group formed to study GAAR potential
Corporate Tax

Group formed to study GAAR potential

13y Paul Grant

Group formed to study GAAR potential

Study group to look at whether the UK would benefit from a general anti-avoidance rule and report back in October Read More...

View article
What GAAR proposals?
Corporate Tax

What GAAR proposals?

13y Accountancy Age

What GAAR proposals?

Mark Lee wonders why everyone is becoming so wound up about non-existent proposals for a general anti-avoidance rule Read More...

View article
Tax avoidance rule misses Channel Islands VAT loophole
Corporate Tax

Tax avoidance rule misses Channel Islands VAT loophole

13y Nick Huber

Tax avoidance rule misses Channel Islands VAT loop...

Government's general anti-avoidance rule under fire from business reps for failing to deal with VAT-free privilege for cheaper goods imported from Cha...

View article
Experts slam avoidance rule
Corporate Tax

Experts slam avoidance rule

13y Gavin Hinks

Experts slam avoidance rule

Government's proposed general anti avoidance rule is lambasted by accountants and lawyers Read More...

View article
CBI describes anti-avoidance rule as "unwelcome"
Corporate Tax

CBI describes anti-avoidance rule as "unwelcome"

13y Accountancy Age

CBI describes anti-avoidance rule as "unwelcome"

David Gauke's announcement of a general anti-avoidance rule will add uncertainty to the tax system, warns CBI Read More...

View article
Emergency Budget: The problems with GAAR
Corporate Tax

Emergency Budget: The problems with GAAR

14y Accountancy Age

Emergency Budget: The problems with GAAR

The prospect of a general anti-avoidance rule is back from the dead, and not particularly welcome, argues Gary Richards Read More...

View article