Issue: Vol 172, Issue 4424

The conflicting demands of the Data Protection Act and its taxes counterparts

HMRC are hitting amateur clubs for six over employment status

Tax-advantageous ways to motivate employees of growing businesses

When trustees are safe to release assets subject to a capital gains tax holdover election

A company bought a property that was originally a commercial building, but which was being converted to residential use. After the work is completed the new properties will be sold, but what are the...

A one-man limited company made a substantial donation to Better Together, the organisation promoting the continuation of the UK. Is this allowable as a deduction in the company accounts?

...Birthday boy; Favoured buyer

A house was inherited and the new owner intends to rent it out. The property is some distance away; will travel expenses be deductible for tax purposes? Similar issues arise for a second property...

A client purchased new business premises and claimed rollover relief. HMRC contend that the claim fails because the business activities contain an element of horse racing

Autumn statement The chancellor of the Exchequer will give his annual autumn statement to parliament on Wednesday 4 December. Isle of Man The UK has signed an accord with the Isle of Man to clamp...

Employers have themselves to blame for the majority of PAYE bills they dispute, according to a report from HMRC.

The annual tax on enveloped dwellings (ATED) has been brought within the disclosure of tax avoidance schemes (DOTAS) regime, the government has announced. Schemes designed and marketed to avoid paying...

Chiropodists, psychologists and homeopaths are among the taxpayers to be targeted by the latest HMRC amnesty, as the department offers a time-limited disclosure opportunity in which to bring tax...

HMRC have launched an online tool to help employees check whether or not they need to calculate their annual allowance tax liability, even if they have not received a pension statement. Pension...

Changes to the code of practice on taxation for banks are set for Finance Bill 2014, following a consultation on strengthening regime

The key changes: