05/18/2015
Tax evasion fight ‘risks making life hard for all taxpayers’
The latest changes to VAT and profit tax legislation, implications of recent measures taken to fight fiscal evasion
Tax
05/18/2015
Baker Tilly scoops top award for services to small businesses
Scotland wide accountancy firm Baker Tilly has won a top national award for services to small businesses.
05/17/2015
Offshore tax dodge case returns to haunt business secretary Javid
He was elected as Conservative MP for Bromsgrove in 2010
05/15/2015
HMRC automatic penalty “nothing short of oppressive
Automatic penalties for the late submission of self assessment tax returns hit people with £100 fines
05/14/2015
Lionel Messi Tax Evasion Trial: Favoritism Or Targeting?
Some observers think Lionel Messi is getting easy treatment from Spanish officials.
05/14/2015
EC recommends that Czechs simplify tax system, fight tax evasion
European Council also says the Czech Republic should start cutting its deficit
05/13/2015
What should a new tax disclosure facility look like? by Mike Down, Baker Tilly
The Government has promised to introduce a new disclosure facility which will run from 2016, so what should it look like? Our finest tax brains have been on the case…
05/13/2015
HMRC investigates IP assets in Clifton pensions
A spokesman for the Somerset-based wealth management firm said it had been in correspondence with HMRC about 13 cases
05/13/2015
Guernsey: New International Tax Rules – Where Now For Hedge Funds?
Current international tax rules are based on principles that have not kept up with globalisation and the rise of the digital economy.
05/13/2015
Georgia establishes tax free relations with Cyprus, Liechtenstein and Iceland
Double taxation is the levying of tax by two or more jurisdictions on the same declared income
05/12/2015
Tax: warm welcome for whistleblowers and investigative journalists
The “Luxleaks” journalists invited to Parliament to share their views and experiences and were warmly welcomed by MEPs, who complimented them on "their courageous work".
05/12/2015
Further senior endorsements for Jersey’s contribution to Europe’s economy
Comments made during meetings between the Chief Ministers of Jersey and Guernsey and senior EU representatives recently provide further endorsement of Jersey’s positive contribution to the European economy and build on previous recognition from seni
05/12/2015
The new UK Government: what is the future for non-doms? by: Russell Cohen and Nicola Pomfret
It is also very likely that the new government will at some point increase the charge which non-doms who have lived in the UK for at least 7 years must pay to enjoy the remittance basis.
05/11/2015
Private client looks a picture of wealth
Private client issues such as inheritance tax, wills and trusts are top of the political agenda right now, and lawyers should prepare themselves for change.
05/11/2015
CPA Ireland Signs Partnership Agreement with Belarus Counterpart
Will promote cooperation and assistance between two organisations
05/11/2015
HMRC non-dom crackdown set to increase under new government, says RPC
HM Revenue & Customs' increasing scrutiny of internationally-mobile high net worth individuals is likely to continue under the new Conservative government, say law firm RPC.
05/10/2015
The tax regime under a Conservative Government by Baker Tilly
After a truly remarkable 24 hours in UK politics, my colleagues Gary Heynes, Bill Longe, Jim Meakin and I have been thinking about what the tax regime might look like under a Conservative Government.
05/08/2015
"From red light to green, missing amber in between" by Temple Field Property
Commenting on the impact of the General Election result on residential property, Dominic Field, CEO at the London-centric boutique residential investment buying agency, Temple Field Property said:
05/07/2015
Who’s next on HMRC’s ‘little list’? by Gary Heynes, Baker Tilly
With HMRC due to issue a new list of schemes that fall within the ‘Disclosure of Tax Avoidance Schemes’ regime, many more people are likely to find an Accelerated Payment Notice land on the doormat.
05/07/2015
Italian Revenue Can Use Offshore Account Holder Lists
The Italian Supreme Court (Corte di Cassazione) has decided that the Italian tax authorities may use details of foreign bank accounts in their tax compliance efforts, even if the data therein was obtained illegally.