Issue: Vol 166, Issue 4271

SIMON McKIE applauds the Government’s decision not to increase the rate of duty on a pint of the appley stuff

JONATHAN LEVY and MATT GREENE consider the future of tax avoidance schemes following the Tower MCashback case

GRAHAM BLACK explains why the Government should invest in the Revenue, rather than subject it to cuts

The bad weather in January 2010 meant that many employees were not able to attend their firm’s annual party. This resulted in the cost per head exceeding the £150 tax-free limit

At different times a taxpayer has acquired shares in the freehold of a family holiday home. The property has become more valuable over the years

Accountancy and tax advice is required in respect of the cycle-to-work scheme

An accountancy business charges its clients a £100 penalty if they do not send their self assessment tax return information in on time or do not pay their bills promptly, but is this subject to VAT?

Effect of wife’s domicile on estate planning; recovering CIS deductions; annual accommodation allowance; employer’s international pension plan

Free-to-view vodcast from leading organisation

ICEAW confirms validity of curious HMRC email

Online resource for new school year

Reissued with new number

Cheltenham enquiry centre

Revenue and Customs Brief 33/10

First ten employees will merit Class 1 deductions