RPI
The value of the retail price index for March 2012 is 240.8.
Barbados DTA
A new double taxation agreement between the UK and Barbados was signed in Barbados on 26 April 2012. It enters into force once both countries have completed their legislative procedures.
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man has signed a comprehensive double taxation agreement with Qatar. The island has now signed 30 agreements that meet Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development standards.
Security for cars
Employers calculating the car benefit charge for 2011/12 are reminded that they can exclude the cost of certain security enhancements where they were provided to individuals who can demonstrate that the nature of their employment creates a threat to their personal security.
Film unit
The address of HMRC’s Manchester film tax unit has changed to: Local Compliance S0717, PO Box 3900, Glasgow G70 6AA; tel: 0161 288 6310.
Email contact
Agents registered for agent account manager services (AAM) and who have agreed to be contacted, will shortly receive an email from the AAM team with information about real time information.