Issue: Vol 176, Issue 4527

Past, present and future prospects for tax simplification.

Advantages and disadvantages of the K code number for collecting income tax under PAYE.

Human aspect of office closures.

Summary of the recent European Union tax rulings on the state aid rules. 

Latest changes to the pension contributions annual allowance.

Can a property now used for short-term lets still be a main residence?

Would a benefit in kind charge arise from access to digital music or books?

The tax implications of the maturity proceeds of an endowment policy.

Advice on the VAT liability of extras provided by a charity at conferences.

Company and shops; Antipodean venture; Polish payments; Scottish subcontractor.

Withdrawal of the proposed standard VAT declaration.

Regional centres will replace 137 tax offices over the next five years.

Call for evidence on withdrawing nine ESCs from April 2017.

Latest roundup of news and consultations.

OMB paper; Pension schemes;  DTAs;  VAT;  Stamp duty;  HMRC webinars