ICAS queries Scotland’s tax devolution in paper
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ICAS queries Scotland’s tax devolution in paper

14y Calum Fuller , Reporter

ICAS queries Scotland’s tax devolution in paper

ICAS questions the implications of devolving tax powers to Holyrood in its latest paper Read More...

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HMRC needs top-to-bottom improvement
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HMRC needs top-to-bottom improvement

14y Accountancy Age

HMRC needs top-to-bottom improvement

HMRC is struggling to bring in leadership at the top - while being forced to shed good staff at the bottom, says Mike Straughan Read More...

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Apple’s low-tax strategy
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Apple’s low-tax strategy

14y Calum Fuller , Reporter

Apple’s low-tax strategy

A complex series of subsidiaries allows Apple to legally mitigate its tax liabilities worldwide Read More...

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Clasper set to leave HMRC
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Clasper set to leave HMRC

14y Calum Fuller , Reporter

Clasper set to leave HMRC

HMRC is looking for a new chairman following the announcement of Mike Clasper's departure. Read More...

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CBI fight-back on business tax brings GAAR warning
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CBI fight-back on business tax brings GAAR warning

14y Andrew Sawers

CBI fight-back on business tax brings GAAR warning

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

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CIOT’s president critical of tax system
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CIOT’s president critical of tax system

14y Calum Fuller , Reporter

CIOT’s president critical of tax system

The head of the Chartered Institute of Taxation criticises UK tax system, media and senior politicians in a speech to members Read More...

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Osborne flags up PAYE overhaul in HMRC remit
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Osborne flags up PAYE overhaul in HMRC remit

14y Calum Fuller , Reporter

Osborne flags up PAYE overhaul in HMRC remit

In a letter to Lin Homer, George Osborne has outlined five key targets for HMRC over the coming fiscal year Read More...

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German-Swiss tax deal could see UK-Swiss contract change
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German-Swiss tax deal could see UK-Swiss contract change

14y Calum Fuller , Reporter

German-Swiss tax deal could see UK-Swiss contract ...

If Germany and Switzerland agree higher tax rates, the UK can request that the UK-Swiss treaty matches that Read More...

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HMRC faces up to advisors' woes
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HMRC faces up to advisors' woes

14y Santhie Goundar

HMRC faces up to advisors' woes

Senior tax advisors welcome the first stage of the taxman's attempts to improve service delivery, with visits to each others' turf proving an eye-open...

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HMRC inspectors sent back to school
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HMRC inspectors sent back to school

14y Richard Crump , Writer

HMRC inspectors sent back to school

HMRC has linked up with Manchester Metropolitan University to create a tax degree Read More...

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UK Swiss tax deal amended
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UK Swiss tax deal amended

14y Nick Huber

UK Swiss tax deal amended

Amended witholding tax on Britons with hidden money in Swiss bank account likely to boost demand for Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility, accountants sa...

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Taxman to issue more timely reminders about late employer returns
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Taxman to issue more timely reminders about late employer returns

14y Nick Huber

Taxman to issue more timely reminders about late e...

Employers who haven't filed their annual P35 returns summarising employees' tax deductions will receive reminder letters from HM Revenue and Customs (...

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ICAS: Cut national insurance contributions for young people
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ICAS: Cut national insurance contributions for young people

14y Nick Huber

ICAS: Cut national insurance contributions for you...

ICAS urges George Osborne to cut NICs for 16 to 25-year olds in Wednesday's Budget to make it cheaper for employers to hire young people Read More...

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HMRC's tax gap is "misleading"
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HMRC's tax gap is "misleading"

14y Kevin Reed , Writer

HMRC's tax gap is "misleading"

Treasury committee wants HMRC to take different tack on its tax gap strategy Read More...

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Ten Budget day predictions
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Ten Budget day predictions

14y Nick Huber

Ten Budget day predictions

With the Budget only two weeks away the tax-and-spending rumour mill is in full flow. Accountancy Age rounds up accountancy firms' predictions. Read M...

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Compliance reforms help taxman boost tax yields by £4.3bn
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Compliance reforms help taxman boost tax yields by £4.3bn

14y Nick Huber

Compliance reforms help taxman boost tax yields by...

NAO report finds changes to how HMRC tackles tax evasion increased tax yields by £4.3bn between 2006 and 2011, although there is still room for improv...

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£1.4m bonuses paid to tax workers
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£1.4m bonuses paid to tax workers

14y Nick Huber

£1.4m bonuses paid to tax workers

HM Revenue and Customs staff working on criminal investigations received bonuses for 'annual work' and 'exceptional' performance Read More...

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Paying cash in hand is “diddling the country” says HMRC's Hartnett
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Paying cash in hand is “diddling the country” says HMRC's Hartnett

15y Richard Crump , Writer

Paying cash in hand is “diddling the country” says...

Dave Hartnett called on people who suspect wrongdoing to telephone HMRC's whistle-blower hotline and tip off inspectors Read More...

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Strike action set to disrupt tax deadline day
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Strike action set to disrupt tax deadline day

15y Nick Huber

Strike action set to disrupt tax deadline day

31 January deadline remains but late filers may be able to claim 'reasonable excuse' if can't get through to call centres Read More...

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Businesses reminded of VAT returns rule change
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Businesses reminded of VAT returns rule change

15y Richard Crump , Writer

Businesses reminded of VAT returns rule change

From April VAT-registered businesses in the UK will have to submit their VAT returns online Read More...

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Tax head urges taxman to speed up penalty notices
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Tax head urges taxman to speed up penalty notices

15y Nick Huber

Tax head urges taxman to speed up penalty notices

ACCA's head of tax says recent tribunals on tax penalties are confusing for business Read More...

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Taxman misses deadline to create cyber crime teams
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Taxman misses deadline to create cyber crime teams

15y Nick Huber

Taxman misses deadline to create cyber crime teams

Plans to tackle increased threat of web attacks on tax authority's systems now two months late Read More...

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Taxman meets advisors as it seeks understanding
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Taxman meets advisors as it seeks understanding

15y Kevin Reed , Writer

Taxman meets advisors as it seeks understanding

Taxman has met 23 advisors as part of programme to improve relations and working processes with stakeholders Read More...

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ATT president calls for tax profession regulation
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ATT president calls for tax profession regulation

15y Accountancy Age

ATT president calls for tax profession regulation

Stuart McKinnon says agent strategy will "radically" change the profession Read More...

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Hartnett's retirement: here's to a duller taxman
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Hartnett's retirement: here's to a duller taxman

15y Jaimie Kaffash

Hartnett's retirement: here's to a duller taxman

Dave Hartnett's retirement will deprive HMRC of some colour - but this might be a good thing Read More...

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Finance Bill 'a result of simplification', says Whiting
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Finance Bill 'a result of simplification', says Whiting

15y Jaimie Kaffash

Finance Bill 'a result of simplification', says Wh...

Consultation means Finance Bill remains manageable, says Office of Tax Simplification tax director Read More...

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HMRC staff form whistleblowing group
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HMRC staff form whistleblowing group

15y Accountancy Age

HMRC staff form whistleblowing group

"Dissent" claims to have 324 members in HMRC offices across the country Read More...

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