- VAT input tax on a property renovation allowed in full if
intended use is taxable
- HMRC training video on U-tube on resolving disputes –
Reviews and Appeals
- HMRC Agent Account managers (AAM) – a valuable support
- European developments on CCCTB
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Tax update w/c 30 April 2012
In this week's podcast we review:
- Guidance - reasonable care – minimum 15% penalty if wrong and prompted
- Onus of proof and evidence for HMRC estimates
- New Apps free of charge to help record keeping
- WTB 47 published
- RSA Events – Should tax be more taxing?
- UK Uncut test legality of Goldman Sachs settlement with HMRC
- Business tax dashboard is now available
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Tax update w/c 23 April 2012
In this week's podcast we review:
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Tax update w/c 15 April 2012
In this week's podcast we review:
- George Osborne surprised at tax avoidance sample
- Change is the constant we all ‘enjoy’
- ARC comment on the draft GAAR proposals (wanting more power)
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Tax update w/c 9 April 2012
In this week's podcast we review:
- Start planning for Employer End of Year returns
- Reminder HMRC online service downtime
- HMRC issue explanatory note on reliefs caps application
- VAT repayment refused on supply of dental staff to dentists
- Planning for the drop in the 50% tax rate to 45% from 6 April 2013
- Charitable giving and IHT reduction
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Tax Update w/c 2 April 2012
In this week's podcast we review:
- The Chancellor giving evidence on the budget 2012
- Are you and your clients ready for online VAT filing and payment?
- HMRC Consultation Tracker – Exhaustion is widespread
- Finance Bill 2012 published
- Employer late filing penalty is not disproportionate says FTT
- HMRC seek penalties from the wrong person again – Bellchambers wins
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Tax Update w/c 26 March 2012
Tax Update w/c 19 March 2012
In this week's podcast we review:
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Tax Update w/c 11 March 2012
In this week's podcast we review:
- HMRC accept that a photobook may be a zero rated supply – VAT
- Asset ownership – company suffers CGT and denied Rollover relief
- HMRC announce a new Assurance Commission to review large negotiated settlements
- New Advisory fuel Rates available from 1 March 2012
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Tax Update w/c 4 March 2012
In this week's podcast we review:
- HMRC closes tax avoidance loopholes
- Office of Tax Simplification publishes its recommendations for small business tax
- Smart phones and Blackberries are mobile phones for tax purposes
- HMRC are to issue 850,000 late filing penalty notices
- HMRC announce 30 taskforce activities for 2012/13