Sunak employs Thatcher-like tactics with taxation shift
Corporate Tax

Sunak employs Thatcher-like tactics with taxation shift

2y Accountancy Age

Sunak employs Thatcher-like tactics with taxation ...

As the government prepares for re-election, PM Sunak promises to control spending in order to bring forth tax cuts next year Read More...

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HMRC shifts greater responsibility to insolvency practitioners following cessation tax clearance services
HMRC

HMRC shifts greater responsibility to insolvency practitioners following ce...

2y Accountancy Age

HMRC shifts greater responsibility to insolvency p...

Will the absence of these clearances increases the risk of discovering tax liabilities after the dissolution of the company, leading to financial burd...

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New HMRC tax rules set to impact online sellers
HMRC

New HMRC tax rules set to impact online sellers

3y Rachael Kennedy

New HMRC tax rules set to impact online sellers

From January 1, 2024, HMRC will implement new tax rules affecting individuals who sell items on platforms like Etsy, Depop, and Vinted. The new regula...

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25% of total income and capital gains tax paid by 100,000 taxpayers
Personal Tax

25% of total income and capital gains tax paid by 100,000 taxpayers

3y Accountancy Age

25% of total income and capital gains tax paid by ...

HMRC reveal a small majority of people are soldiering a significant proportion of income and capital gains tax, following FOI request. Data has reigni...

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Kaye Adams defeat of HMRC should set IR35 precedent
Brexit & Economy

Kaye Adams defeat of HMRC should set IR35 precedent

3y Accountancy Age

Kaye Adams defeat of HMRC should set IR35 preceden...

Landmark victory for UK freelancers as media Presenter Kaye Adams wins nine-year IR35 case against HMRC Read More...

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HMRC launches campaign targeting crypto tax evaders
Digital assets

HMRC launches campaign targeting crypto tax evaders

3y Accountancy Age

HMRC launches campaign targeting crypto tax evader...

It is essential for crypto asset owners to take advantage of the new disclosure facility and seek specialist advice when necessary Read More...

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Master the art of end-of-year prep for Limited Company clients
Business

Master the art of end-of-year prep for Limited Company clients

3y Accountancy Age

Master the art of end-of-year prep for Limited Com...

Discover the critical aspects of end-of-year preparation for accountants managing limited company clients, from tax planning to compliance and effecti...

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HMRC's new taxation rules for freelancers will mean significant adjustments
HMRC

HMRC's new taxation rules for freelancers will mean significant adjustments

3y Accountancy Age

HMRC's new taxation rules for freelancers will mea...

Navigate the complexities of HMRC's new tax rules for freelancers and partnerships with our in-depth analysis of the upcoming changes for the 2024-25 ...

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Making Tax Difficult: MPs raise concerns about HMRC
MTD

Making Tax Difficult: MPs raise concerns about HMRC

3y Accountancy Age

Making Tax Difficult: MPs raise concerns about HMR...

The successful implementation of MTD depends on the government's ability to address the concerns raised by stakeholders and provide a transparent and ...

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Autumn Statement preview 2023
Budget

Autumn Statement preview 2023

3y Greg Noble

Autumn Statement preview 2023

Jeremy Hunt has made it clear that his main priority is to continue to reduce inflation ahead of the next election Read More...

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Veteran Conservative MP IR35 tenacity ‘welcomed’ by industry
Contracting

Veteran Conservative MP IR35 tenacity ‘welcomed’ by industry

3y Greg Noble

Veteran Conservative MP IR35 tenacity ‘welcomed’ b...

Sir John Redwood is advocating for Jeremy Hunt to include a series of “economical” tax reductions in his November 22 Autumn Statement Read More...

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Significant tax changes in Autumn Statement could be viewed ‘negatively’ by businesses
Budget

Significant tax changes in Autumn Statement could be viewed ‘negatively’ by...

3y Greg Noble

Significant tax changes in Autumn Statement could ...

The cumulative corporation tax earnings from April to September reached £43.3 billion Read More...

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Can you claim expenses if you now work from home?
Tax

Can you claim expenses if you now work from home?

3y Daniel Tannenbaum

Can you claim expenses if you now work from home?

With more people in the UK working from home, the costs associated with remote working can start to add up and there are some real savings if you can ...

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As resources wear thin, HMRC must turn to digital
HMRC

As resources wear thin, HMRC must turn to digital

3y Helen Thornley

As resources wear thin, HMRC must turn to digital

At the end of September, HMRC announced new restrictions to the Agent Dedicated Line (ADL). Helen Thornley, technical officer at the ATT, breaks down ...

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Accounting firms disagree on future of CGT as General Election looms
Budget

Accounting firms disagree on future of CGT as General Election looms

3y Greg Noble

Accounting firms disagree on future of CGT as Gene...

CGT receipts have increased by over 100% in the past five years and reached a record level of £18bn in the last year alone, and a further 18% increase...

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Exploring the opportunities of Generative AI in corporate tax: trends, benefits, and challenges
Tax

Exploring the opportunities of Generative AI in corporate tax: trends, bene...

3y Liz Salecka

Exploring the opportunities of Generative AI in co...

Digitalisation is already having a major impact on the way companies run their tax departments and meet new, and ongoing changes, to tax regulations g...

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MTD: The story so far
MTD

MTD: The story so far

3y Sam Alberti

MTD: The story so far

The UK's plan to digitalise the tax system is well underway Read More...

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WATCH: Scepticism growing towards MTD for ITSA
HMRC

WATCH: Scepticism growing towards MTD for ITSA

3y Greg Noble

WATCH: Scepticism growing towards MTD for ITSA

The most recent postponement marks the fifth time that MTD for ITSA has been pushed back from its initial target date of April 2018 Read More...

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AAT: HMRC needs more support and longer-term thinking
HMRC

AAT: HMRC needs more support and longer-term thinking

3y Adam Harper

AAT: HMRC needs more support and longer-term think...

The proportion of telephone adviser attempts handled declined from 77.3% in 2021, to 71.1% - dropping further adrift of HMRC’s target of 85% Read More...

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Impact of interest rates on businesses will become more visible over the next year, say experts
Business

Impact of interest rates on businesses will become more visible over the ne...

3y Greg Noble

Impact of interest rates on businesses will become...

The Bank of England increased interest rates to 5.25% in August, the highest it has been in 15 years Read More...

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IR35 double taxation removal could be ‘huge moment’
Contracting

IR35 double taxation removal could be ‘huge moment’

3y Greg Noble

IR35 double taxation removal could be ‘huge moment...

In April 2023, HMRC launched a consultation on the IR35 off-payroll working rules, with the prospect of eradicating the double taxation problem Read M...

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Duality of purpose: Social media blurs the lines
Personal Tax

Duality of purpose: Social media blurs the lines

3y Steven Pinhey , Technical officer, ATT

Duality of purpose: Social media blurs the lines

Steven Pinhey, technical officer at the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT), considers how the rules on deductible expenses work in a social med...

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HMRC must demonstrate commitment to umbrella company regulation, experts say
HMRC

HMRC must demonstrate commitment to umbrella company regulation, experts sa...

3y Sam Alberti

HMRC must demonstrate commitment to umbrella compa...

The tax office’s compliance activity has been described as “practically non-existent” Read More...

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EU VAT changes could still impact UK firms, experts warn
Regulation

EU VAT changes could still impact UK firms, experts warn

3y Rob Griffin

EU VAT changes could still impact UK firms, expert...

Businesses urged to prepare for next year’s regulatory overhaul. Read More...

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HMRC has effectively ‘banned’ outside IR35 contractors amid customer service woes
Contracting

HMRC has effectively ‘banned’ outside IR35 contractors amid customer servic...

3y Greg Noble

HMRC has effectively ‘banned’ outside IR35 contrac...

The tax authority disclosed that it had not hired any contractors outside the scope of the IR35 legislation between 2022 and 2023 Read More...

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Overcoming tax compliance hurdles in an ever-changing regulatory landscape
Tax

Overcoming tax compliance hurdles in an ever-changing regulatory landscape

3y Liz Salecka

Overcoming tax compliance hurdles in an ever-chang...

Although indirect tax compliance is still a major headache for companies operating globally, some solutions can help their tax teams overcome many of ...

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HMRC scrutiny driving surge in R&D outsourcing, expert says
HMRC

HMRC scrutiny driving surge in R&D outsourcing, expert says

3y Sam Alberti

HMRC scrutiny driving surge in R&D outsourcing, ex...

Many have criticised the pace of change in the UK's R&D regime in recent years Read More...

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