New editor
We are delighted to announce that Richard Curtis will be the new editor of Taxation, following the retirement of Mike Truman on 6 March.
RPI
The retail prices index for January 2015 is 255.4.
New editor
We are delighted to announce that Richard Curtis will be the new editor of Taxation, following the retirement of Mike Truman on 6 March.
RPI
The retail prices index for January 2015 is 255.4.
Expenses
Helpbook 480: Expenses and benefits for 2015/16 has been published.
Welsh land tax
A consultation has been published by the Welsh government, seeking views on a land transaction tax, which will replace stamp duty land tax in April 2018 in Wales. Responses should be emailed by 6 May.
Scottish LBTT
Guidance on applying the transitional rules for land and buildings transaction tax (LBTT), following its introduction on 1 April, is available on GOV.UK.
Pro bodies
HMRC’s list 3 of approved professional organisations and learned societies has been updated.
Upper Tribunal
The Upper Tribunal has ruled in favour of the taxpayer in Tower Radio Ltd v CRC but for HMRC in Scotts Atlantic Management Ltd v CRC. Reports will appear in the next issue.