Issue: Vol 176, Issue 4531

The tax advantages of charitable giving and the Gift Aid scheme.

The latest consultation document on company distributions.

Significance of specifying the nil rate.

A cautionary Christmas tale of taxation for our troubled times.

TaxAid and Tax Help for Older People can help taxpayers.

VAT rules on Christmas gifts and parties.

Two directors of a VAT-registered company have issued personal invoices.

Arising remittance; Minority valuation; Parking permit; Disaster project

Entitlement to only or main residence relief on jointly-owned farmhouses.

Properties transferred to an Isle of Man company are now to be sold.

The inheritance tax implications of a distribution from a trust.

Had enough of the Christmas celebrations? Why not have a go at this crossword compiled by Robert Leach?

HMRC's new service to assist taxpayers.

Happy Christmas!;  Intangible assets;  RTI;  SRIT;  Pensions

Savings Directive 2003/48/EC on information exchange on private savings income.