In brief

RPI

The retail prices index for May 2017 is 271.7.

BEPS

Thailand and Botswana are the 98th and 99th jurisdictions to join the inclusive framework on base erosion and profit shifting.

Transparency

The Bahamas has declared that it will sign the Multilateral Tax Information Sharing Convention. In addition Guatemala has ratified the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters.

Tax treaty

The Kyrgyzstan-UK double taxation convention was signed on 13 June. The convention will enter into force when both countries have completed their legislative procedures and exchanged diplomatic notes.

Personal tax account

Taxpayers who contact HMRC helplines will be asked if they wish to sign up to a personal tax account (PTA). Those who do not wish to sign up by telephone will be offered further information by email. If they provide an email...