VAT receipts now make up 21% (£124bn) of HMRC’s tax take, up from 16% during the recession, but this can cause cash flow problems for small businesses...
View articleThe Office of Tax Simplification's report on the UK VAT system calls for a review of the registration threshold, VAT administration and rate structure...
View articleEnding a decade long legal battle, the Supreme Court has ruled HMRC does not have to pay Littlewoods £1.25bn in compound interest Read More...
View articleThe Public Accounts Committee has called on HMRC to act with urgency to tackle VAT fraud, and disputed that the revenue authority has the ability to c...
View articleTax authorities across Europe are cracking down on VAT fraud in an effort to close the VAT Gap. What are the measures being implemented by EU Member S...
View articleVAT revenue made up 49% of the additional tax take from SMEs following HMRC investigations into SME tax compliance Read More...
View articleThe Upper Tribunal Court has upheld a ruling in favour of Sports Direct and against HMRC’s position that the retail company owed millions in EU VAT Re...
View articleThe recent announcements around MTD place VAT firmly at the forefront of the programme – but where does that leave MTD for other taxes? The CIOT’s Mar...
View articleThe government announces reformed MTD timetable and when to expect the Summer Finance Bill Read More...
View articleResearch by AAT reveals that a third of members support a significant increase in the VAT threshold Read More...
View articleBrexit negotiations have now begun, and the clock is ticking until the UK leaves the EU on 29 March 2019. But, what does this all mean for the UK's VA...
View articleWith HMRC increasing its focus on VAT compliance, what can SMEs do to ensure that they have the correct processes in place and are prepared for a futu...
View articleUnderstanding the impact of business models on VAT obligations can help to minimise tax risks and ensure compliance with tax regulations Read More...
View articleJaume Carol of Aptean assesses the new software requirements for companies in light of current changes in the Spanish VAT collection system Read More...
View articleWith Brexit, the cross-border VAT environment will change. What practical measures can businesses take to ease the transition and minimise risk before...
View articleVAT is a key area of focus for HMRC, with further inquiries likely to follow, according to tax investigation insurance specialists PfP Read More...
View articleNicholas Hallam of Accordance explores the European Commission's VAT agenda following the recent release of the Commission's White Paper on the Future...
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