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A Charter to help you
06/06/2009, by Low Incomes Tax Reform Group, Tax Articles - General

John Andrews of the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) wonders whether, if people on the Clapham Omnibus thought about the proposed HMRC Charter, they might prefer ... Continue Reading

FA 2008: Remittance Basis Issues
31/05/2009, by Matthew Hutton MA, CTA (fellow), AIIT, TEP, Tax Articles - General

Matthew Hutton MA, CTA (fellow), AIIT, TEP, presenter of Monthly Tax Review (MTR), highlights issues arising following the Finance Act 2008 changes to the remittance ... Continue Reading

HMRC Powers: Some cause for cheer
31/05/2009, by Low Incomes Tax Reform Group, Tax Articles - General

John Andrews of the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) reports that recent discussions with HMRC have been useful and productive.    IntroductionLITRG is often ... Continue Reading

What are tax credits?
25/05/2009, by HM Revenue & Customs, Tax Articles - Income Tax

Tax credits are payments from the government. If you're responsible for at least one child or young person who normally lives with you, you may qualify for Child ... Continue Reading

Pinches of Salt and Ha'p'oths of Tar
23/05/2009, by BKL, Tax Articles - VAT & Excise Duties

A warning by BKL Tax about the reliability of advice given by HMRC's helplines.When is a Helpline not a 'Help'line...?Suppose you run a small company. Suppose you ... Continue Reading

New Inheritance Tax Penalties
23/05/2009, by HM Revenue & Customs, Tax Articles - Inheritance Tax, IHT, Trusts & Estates, Capital Taxes

HMRC outlines the new penalty regime as it applies for Inheritance Tax purposes.HMRC has developed one consistent penalty regime for inaccuracies in tax returns ... Continue Reading

Concession C16 - HMRC Not Keen?
23/05/2009, by Mark McLaughlin CTA (Fellow) ATT TEP, Tax Articles - Business Tax

Mark McLaughlin CTA (Fellow) ATT TEP looks at the proposal to give HMRC Extra-Statutory Concession C16 legislative effect.IntroductionAs indicated in my earlier ... Continue Reading

Interest Relief for Joint Loans
17/05/2009, by Mark McLaughlin CTA (Fellow) ATT TEP, Tax Articles - Income Tax

Mark McLaughlin CTA (Fellow) ATT TEP looks at the income tax relief position in respect of joint loans.IntroductionIt is relatively common for married couples (or ... Continue Reading