01/20/2016
2015 saw the introduction of significant changes to the place of supply for certain electronic services within the EU. Whilst the full impact of certain aspects have still to be determined the changes haven’t been as difficult as many envisaged.
01/20/2016
A fundamental principle of the tax system is that taxpayers are entitled to certainty over finality in their annual tax affairs. Legally, HMRC has a strict time limit, known as the ‘enquiry window’ to raise questions about a submitted tax retu
01/19/2016
The government is ready to restrict British expatriates' tax benefits in a bid to get agreement with the European Union over renegotiating the UK's terms of membership, according to press reports.
01/19/2016
Mr Craggs added that HMRC “has not grasped the human cost” faced by many recipients of payment notices, whose finances and marriages have been strained by the demands.
01/18/2016
Greece, Germany step up fight against tax evasion
Greek tax inspectors will also receive training in Germany.
01/18/2016
Treasury committee chairman puts pressure on Prudential Regulation Authority to capital ratios in renewed campaign against bank levy
01/18/2016
Taxpayers then have 90 days to pay HMRC the fee demanded, but are not allowed to appeal the decision.
01/18/2016
Greek tax inspectors will also receive training in Germany.
01/15/2016
FG plans new tax on income over €100k after USC abolition
Fine Gael will introduce a new income levy on workers earning more than €100,000 after it abolishes the Universal Social Charge, the Irish Independent can reveal.
01/14/2016
Dame Lin Homer admitted some wealthy tax dodgers escaped prosecution
01/14/2016
So far only one person has faced prosecution as a result of the investigation into HSBC Swiss bank account holders.
01/13/2016
The government is to impose fees for taxpayers wanting to appeal to the tax tribunal. The move has provoked a wave of criticism – not least because many think it is unfair that taxpayers will need to pay to challenge a decision of the state. And don
01/13/2016
It provides for a dividends tax exemption if the beneficial owner of the dividends is a company which is a resident of the other Contracting State
01/12/2016
The European Commission told Belgium to recoup all these companies’ unpaid taxes, stating that excess-profit verdicts allowed corporations to get as much as 90% of their tax reduced.
01/11/2016
The opportunity to reveal undisclosed overseas accounts and trusts with guaranteed immunity from criminal prosecution ended on January 1
01/10/2016
George Osborne's often made things difficult for higher-rate taxpayers. But the looming Spring Budget could reveal his most brutal attack yet
01/08/2016
Swiss banker settles German tax probe
The bank has said it never set up or distributed such products and Eric Sarasin has also denied that he was involved in such a scheme.
01/08/2016
As stock market volatility continues, expats might be well advised to stick with UK buy to lets
01/08/2016
Banks must maintain good internal controls over their tax affairs and have strong governance around tax.
01/07/2016
The Offshore Tax Evasion regime will see information passing to the UK tax authorities from a large number of countries.