Mike Clasper, CBE, has been appointed as the new HMRC Chairman.Formerly Operational Managing Director at Terra Firma Capital Partners Ltd, and a former Chief Executive ... Continue Reading
A new comprehensive Double Taxation Convention between the United Kingdom and France was signed in London on 19 June 2008 by the Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP, Chancellor ... Continue Reading
In the last Budget the Chancellor announced that HMRC will be working with interested parties to begin work to develop a new taxpayer's charter.HMRC have published ... Continue Reading
John Whiting has been recognised for his contribution to public service in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. He has been awarded an OBE.The citation ... Continue Reading
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled in HMRC's favour by supporting National Minimum Wage (NMW) legislation relating to tips.In October 2007 HMRC lost an ... Continue Reading
New regulations specify a number of energy-saving items that companies may deduct in working out their taxable profits for corporation for tax purposes.The Energy-Saving ... Continue Reading
HMRC will soon be introducing agent-dedicated lines to more of their Contact Centres, offering a specialised service for agents and tax advisers.Agents can contact ... Continue Reading
HMRC have published details of a further scam they have identified aimed at presuading taxpayers to complete a form revealing their bank or credit card details.HMRC ... Continue Reading
On Monday 9 June Tax Advice Week begins with a roundtable discussion on green taxes. Speakers will include Michael Meacher MP and representatives from the ... Continue Reading
The Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No 4) Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/1431) add to the provisions for what constitutes earnings for Class 1 NICs purposes.The ... Continue Reading
