MTD software; Pensions; Spotlight 44; Online marketplaces; Stamp taxes; Lenders; ROP
MTD software
FreeAgent which makes software for freelancers micro-businesses and their accountants has been added to HMRC’s list of suppliers ready to support Making Tax Digital for VAT.
See here.
Pensions
The Treasury has published a consultation seeking technical views on draft regulations to ban pensions cold-calling. The deadline for responses is 17 August.
See here.
Spotlight 44
HMRC has added Spotlight 44 on the disguised remuneration loan charge to a list of schemes that HMRC believes are being used to avoid paying tax. The charge will apply from April 2019. Taxpayers who wish to settle their liability must provide information to HMRC by 30 September.
See here.
Online marketplaces
HMRC has updated its guidance for retailers using online marketplaces to sell goods in the UK with more detail on how to register for VAT.
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