Accountants sceptical as government pledges to regulate umbrella industry

Business Regulation Accountants sceptical as government pledges to regulate umbrella industry

1w Sam Alberti

Accountants sceptical as government pledges to reg...

Plans to establish a Single Enforcement Body have resurfaced having been reportedly shelved last year Read More...

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‘Further complexity’: accountants split on new R&D reliefs

Budget ‘Further complexity’: accountants split on new R&D reliefs

1w Sam Alberti

‘Further complexity’: accountants split on new R&D...

New R&D tax measures mark 'return to generosity' but add complexity, argue accounting experts Read More...

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Mission Zero: Can taxes help us achieve Net Zero?

Business Mission Zero: Can taxes help us achieve Net Zero?

1m Helen Thornley, ATT Technical Officer

Mission Zero: Can taxes help us achieve Net Zero?

Last month, a report into the UK's progress towards net zero recommended that the Treasury should review how the tax system could be used to incentivi...

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90% of ADR cases resolved within 120 days, despite shift to video call, states HMRC

HMRC 90% of ADR cases resolved within 120 days, despite shift to video call, states HMRC

1m Greg Noble

90% of ADR cases resolved within 120 days, despite...

HMRC has emphasised that all mediators will be impartial throughout the ADR process Read More...

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Zahawi scandal illustrates no one is beyond reach, despite tax system complexity

HMRC Zahawi scandal illustrates no one is beyond reach, despite tax system complexity

2m Greg Noble

Zahawi scandal illustrates no one is beyond reach,...

Penalty and settlement reportedly issued by former chancellor to HMRC in September 2022 Read More...

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Accountancy firms face increased workloads as HMRC customer service delays persist

HMRC Accountancy firms face increased workloads as HMRC customer service delays persist

2m Greg Noble

Accountancy firms face increased workloads as HMRC...

HMRC receives criticism from taxpayers as January 31 deadline looms Read More...

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Data science: the future of the tax industry

Making Tax Digital Data science: the future of the tax industry

2m Greg Noble

Data science: the future of the tax industry

Accountants must embrace technological advancements to keep up with legislation and innovate for clients Read More...

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New year, new VAT penalties

Tax New year, new VAT penalties

4m Emma Rawson, ATT Technical Officer

New year, new VAT penalties

Emma Rawson, ATT technical officer, takes a look at the new VAT late payment and filing penalties which will apply from January 1, 2023 Read More...

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Autumn budget preview: Jeremy Hunt must ‘clarify’ ambiguous IR35 rules

Budget Autumn budget preview: Jeremy Hunt must ‘clarify’ ambiguous IR35 rules

4m Greg Noble

Autumn budget preview: Jeremy Hunt must ‘clarify’ ...

Market participants are hoping Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will clarify IR35 rules in the upcoming Autumn budget Read More...

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IR35 repeal U-turn a ‘massive oversight’

Politics IR35 repeal U-turn a ‘massive oversight’

5m Sam Alberti

IR35 repeal U-turn a ‘massive oversight’

The UK government’s U-turn jeopardises the contracting market and vital supply chains, experts say Read More...

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The Trust Registration Service beyond September 1, 2022

HMRC The Trust Registration Service beyond September 1, 2022

6m Helen Thornley, ATT Technical Officer

The Trust Registration Service beyond September 1,...

The deadline of September 1, 2022 for registering all trusts in existence at October 6, 2020 (unless specifically excluded) on the Trust Registration ...

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Q&A: KPMG head of tax policy discusses ‘levelling up’ and Truss’ tax cuts

Big Four Q&A: KPMG head of tax policy discusses ‘levelling up’ and Truss’ tax cuts

6m Rebecca Whittaker

Q&A: KPMG head of tax policy discusses ‘levelling ...

Head of tax at KPMG UK says devolution needs to be considered as a component of leveling up Read More...

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Tax experts call on PM’s successor to make “vital” improvements to tax system

Tax Tax experts call on PM’s successor to make “vital” improvements to tax system

7m Rebecca Whittaker

Tax experts call on PM’s successor to make “vital”...

President of the Chartered Institute of Taxation says HMRC’s performance standards are ‘falling short’, reinforcing the need for reformed digitalisati...

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Post-pandemic, are HMRC’s gloves off for good?

HMRC Post-pandemic, are HMRC’s gloves off for good?

8m Tim Symes, Lisa Vanderheide and Eugene Pekos

Post-pandemic, are HMRC’s gloves off for good?

How has HMRC managed its metamorphosis from benevolent supporter of businesses during the pandemic to hard-nosed tax collector? Litigation specialists...

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HMRC suspects big firms of underpaying £1.4bn in employment taxes through IR35 rules

Tax HMRC suspects big firms of underpaying £1.4bn in employment taxes through IR35 rules

8m Rebecca Whittaker

HMRC suspects big firms of underpaying £1.4bn in e...

HMRC intends to crack down on both self-employed workers and those who are paid through a personal service company (PSC) Read More...

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The trials of residential property reporting

Personal Tax The trials of residential property reporting

9m Helen Thornley, ATT Technical Officer

The trials of residential property reporting

It’s been over two years since the introduction of so called ’60-day’ (originally 30-day) reporting. These rules represent a major change in the natur...

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Plastic Packaging Tax: Applying it for your clients

ESG Plastic Packaging Tax: Applying it for your clients

9m Institute of Financial Accountants

Plastic Packaging Tax: Applying it for your client...

With the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) having come into force on April 1, affecting manufacturers and plastic packaging importers, John Edwards, CEO of ...

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UK will lose world-leading corporation tax status with impending hike, study finds

Corporate Tax UK will lose world-leading corporation tax status with impending hike, study finds

10m Sam Alberti

UK will lose world-leading corporation tax status ...

The “dramatic” increase may spur similar action in other jurisdictions, according to one expert Read More...

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Major spike in bogus R&D claims highlights ‘challenge’ for HMRC, experts say

Tax Major spike in bogus R&D claims highlights ‘challenge’ for HMRC, experts say

11m Sam Alberti

Major spike in bogus R&D claims highlights ‘challe...

Forthcoming government changes will seek to tighten the regime to foster a “new culture of enterprise” Read More...

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Research suggests 2 out of 3 accountants expect to offer new services due to MTD for ITSA

MTD Research suggests 2 out of 3 accountants expect to offer new services due to MTD for ITSA

12m Sam Alberti

Research suggests 2 out of 3 accountants expect to...

But practices must also find a way to manage the increased workload Read More...

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Spring Statement: R&D tax credits to be reformed in the UK

Budget Spring Statement: R&D tax credits to be reformed in the UK

1y Sam Alberti

Spring Statement: R&D tax credits to be reformed i...

Widening the scope of the scheme will help the UK become a “science superpower”, according to Chancellor Rishi Sunak Read More...

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Flexible advisory services critical to tax and finance transformation, experts say

Business Flexible advisory services critical to tax and finance transformation, experts say

1y Joanne Christie

Flexible advisory services critical to tax and fin...

Research shows the majority of firms are planning to overhaul their tax and finance business model in the near future Read More...

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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

1y Helen Thornley, ATT Technical Officer

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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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

1y 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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MTD for income tax – what’s going on?

MTD MTD for income tax – what’s going on?

1y Emma Rawson, ATT Technical Officer

MTD for income tax – what’s going on?

Emma Rawson, technical officer at the Association of Taxation Technicians, outlines the key takeaways for advisers and businesses following the announ...

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MTD for income tax delay “welcome” but concerns remain, industry argues

Making Tax Digital MTD for income tax delay “welcome” but concerns remain, industry argues

1y Sam Alberti

MTD for income tax delay “welcome” but concerns re...

The postponement must not distract from the "unmanageable" requirements of MTD 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

1y Institute of Financial Accountants

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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