Issue: Vol 177, Issue 4536

The problems faced by HMRC when they carry out mark-up exercises.

The row over Google’s tax liability.

The implications of the consultation document and proposed legislation on transactions in securities.

What does voluntary payrolling of benefits entail?

Should a local choir deduct tax from payments to musical directors?

Correspondence from readers on topical subjects.

Consider the path to inner peace.

Does HMRC have the power to issue tax returns to personal representatives?

The tax consequences of a promise to gift part of property sale proceeds.

Does buying from Spain and selling to EU states involve a double charge?

Keeping it in the family; Non-resident tax; Nearing retirement; Flat rate dilemma

Full of surprises.

HMRC has published document on digitalising tax.

UK investors suffered losses on foreign shares and bonds.