Making Tax Digital delayed to 2020 at the earliest for taxes other than VAT
Making Tax Digital

Making Tax Digital delayed to 2020 at the earliest for taxes other than VAT

9y Accountancy Age

Making Tax Digital delayed to 2020 at the earliest...

The government announces reformed MTD timetable and when to expect the Summer Finance Bill Read More...

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Should the VAT threshold be increased post-Brexit?
VAT

Should the VAT threshold be increased post-Brexit?

9y Accountancy Age

Should the VAT threshold be increased post-Brexit?

Research by AAT reveals that a third of members support a significant increase in the VAT threshold Read More...

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How can businesses prepare for increased HMRC scrutiny?
Audit

How can businesses prepare for increased HMRC scrutiny?

9y Accountancy Age

How can businesses prepare for increased HMRC scru...

With 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...

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5 ways business models can affect VAT liability
Governance

5 ways business models can affect VAT liability

9y Accountancy Age

5 ways business models can affect VAT liability

Understanding the impact of business models on VAT obligations can help to minimise tax risks and ensure compliance with tax regulations Read More...

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Reducing the VAT gap: Modernising VAT administration in Spain
Technology

Reducing the VAT gap: Modernising VAT administration in Spain

9y Accountancy Age

Reducing the VAT gap: Modernising VAT administrati...

Jaume Carol of Aptean assesses the new software requirements for companies in light of current changes in the Spanish VAT collection system Read More...

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5 ways businesses will benefit from a Brexit VAT health check
VAT

5 ways businesses will benefit from a Brexit VAT health check

9y Accountancy Age

5 ways businesses will benefit from a Brexit VAT h...

With Brexit, the cross-border VAT environment will change. What practical measures can businesses take to ease the transition and minimise risk before...

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HMRC nets £3.3bn in underpaid VAT from SMEs
HMRC

HMRC nets £3.3bn in underpaid VAT from SMEs

9y Accountancy Age

HMRC nets £3.3bn in underpaid VAT from SMEs

VAT is a key area of focus for HMRC, with further inquiries likely to follow, according to tax investigation insurance specialists PfP Read More...

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E-books reduced VAT proposals “may not benefit” UK consumers
Business Regulation

E-books reduced VAT proposals “may not benefit” UK consumers

10y Stephanie Wix , Writer

E-books reduced VAT proposals “may not benefit” UK...

The UK consumers “may not benefit” from the European Commission’s proposals on e-books Read More...

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'Innocent' companies will be hit by tough HMRC anti-fraud powers
Corporate Tax

'Innocent' companies will be hit by tough HMRC anti-fraud powers

10y Stephanie Wix , Writer

'Innocent' companies will be hit by tough HMRC ant...

Civil penalties could hit companies unwittingly involved in VAT fraud, warns UHY Hacker Young Read More...

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Building company director banned for 7 years for VAT under-declaration
Corporate Tax

Building company director banned for 7 years for VAT under-declaration

10y Richard Crump , Writer

Building company director banned for 7 years for V...

The director of a building firm in West Wales has been disqualified from acting as a director for under-declaring sales on VAT returns. Read More...

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Berkshire motor business VAT fraudsters sentenced
Corporate Tax

Berkshire motor business VAT fraudsters sentenced

10y Richard Crump , Writer

Berkshire motor business VAT fraudsters sentenced

The former owners of a Maidenhead motor dealership who illegally claimed an £86,000 VAT repayment have been sentenced Read More...

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HMRC revises VAT treatment of dwellings
Personal Tax

HMRC revises VAT treatment of dwellings

10y Richard Crump , Writer

HMRC revises VAT treatment of dwellings

HMRC has outlined a change in VAT policy to the treatment of dwellings that have been formed from either the construction of new buildings, or from th...

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Directors of management accounting business disqualified
People Business

Directors of management accounting business disqualified

10y Richard Crump , Writer

Directors of management accounting business disqua...

Directors of a company that provided management accounting services to schools have been disqualified for neglecting the company’s tax affairs Read Mo...

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Sports professionals in line for VAT clampdown, UHY Hacker Young claims
Personal Tax

Sports professionals in line for VAT clampdown, UHY Hacker Young claims

10y Richard Crump , Writer

Sports professionals in line for VAT clampdown, UH...

Sports professionals could be in line for a targeted tax clampdown with new restrictions being placed on their ability to claim back tax Read More...

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The growth and challenges of digital sales taxes globally
Corporate Tax

The growth and challenges of digital sales taxes globally

10y Accountancy Age

The growth and challenges of digital sales taxes g...

The application of sales taxes on digital goods and services is growing. John McCarthy, CEO of Taxamo, highlights the developments and challenges with...

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CIoT urges government to rethink VAT approach to online traders
Corporate Tax

CIoT urges government to rethink VAT approach to online traders

10y Richard Crump , Writer

CIoT urges government to rethink VAT approach to o...

The CIoT has called on the government to rethink its approach to ensuring online sellers pay the correct amount of VAT. Read More...

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Taking Stock: Harry Potter and the curse of the £1m VAT refund
Legal

Taking Stock: Harry Potter and the curse of the £1m VAT refund

10y Taking Stock

Taking Stock: Harry Potter and the curse of the £1...

Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint is looking to cast a spell over HMRC... Read More...

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HMRC wins £1m VAT battle against environmental charity
Company News

HMRC wins £1m VAT battle against environmental charity

10y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

HMRC wins £1m VAT battle against environmental cha...

Environment charity Friends of the Earth has lost its £1m VAT appeal against HMRC Read More...

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UK votes to leave EU – accountancy profession reacts
Accounting Firms

UK votes to leave EU – accountancy profession reacts

10y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

UK votes to leave EU – accountancy profession reac...

The accountancy world has reacted to the news that the UK has voted to leave the EU Read More...

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MHA MacIntyre Hudson picks Berry as Midlands partner
Accounting Firms

MHA MacIntyre Hudson picks Berry as Midlands partner

10y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

MHA MacIntyre Hudson picks Berry as Midlands partn...

VAT specialist Neil Berry has been promoted to tax partner by MHA MacIntyre Hudson Read More...

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HMRC calls for extra time in Spot the Ball legal battle
Corporate Tax

HMRC calls for extra time in Spot the Ball legal battle

10y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

HMRC calls for extra time in Spot the Ball legal b...

HMRC is set to take its £97m VAT battle with Sportech to the Supreme Court Read More...

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Bishop Fleming launches new cloud accounting product
Accounting Firms

Bishop Fleming launches new cloud accounting product

10y Richard Crump , Writer

Bishop Fleming launches new cloud accounting produ...

The package incorporates Xero as its accounting engine and has a number of core elements such as tax and VAT compliance returns Read More...

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Bid to cut VAT bill on wedding venue hire rejected by Tribunal
Administration

Bid to cut VAT bill on wedding venue hire rejected by Tribunal

10y Richard Crump , Writer

Bid to cut VAT bill on wedding venue hire rejected...

HMRC assessed the company for over £50,000 of underpaid VAT relating to the hire of the hotel’s Tamarisk Room Read More...

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EU VAT Action Plan: The future of an illusion
Corporate Tax

EU VAT Action Plan: The future of an illusion

10y Nicholas Hallam

EU VAT Action Plan: The future of an illusion

With the EU referendum just days away, the EU is between a VAT rock and a hard place Read More...

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Tax headache for UK firms as HMRC changed its bank details without telling them
Corporate Tax

Tax headache for UK firms as HMRC changed its bank details without telling ...

10y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Tax headache for UK firms as HMRC changed its bank...

Some UK businesses have been unable to pay their taxes after HMRC changed its IBAN code without telling them Read More...

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Adult colouring books could draw in VAT charges
Company News

Adult colouring books could draw in VAT charges

10y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Adult colouring books could draw in VAT charges

Flourishing adult colouring book industry could be facing a bill for millions in VAT payments Read More...

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NHS wins multi-million VAT battle after HMRC climbdown
Corporate Tax

NHS wins multi-million VAT battle after HMRC climbdown

10y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

NHS wins multi-million VAT battle after HMRC climb...

NHS wins multi-million pound battle with HMRC over 40 years' worth of overpaid VAT, after HMRC agreed to no longer oppose outstanding appeals Read Mor...

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