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The CIOT has responded to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) and HM Treasury’s technical consultation on the business rates review.

The CIOT has responded to HMRC’s consultation on proposed changes to the Stamp Duty Land Tax rules for mixed-property purchases and multiple dwellings relief which aim to prevent abuse and reduce potential unfairness in mixed-property transactions.

The CIOT has shared an update from HMRC which clarifies HMRC’s position on the purchase of own shares transactions that are effected by a multiple completion contract.

21 February 2022 - This roundup sets out the most important changes to HMRC manuals over the past week as curated by our editors.

HMRC has launched a technical consultation seeking views on draft regulations, that extend information and reporting deadlines in respect of Scheme Pays and the annual allowance tax charge.

The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has responded to HMRC’s consultation on modernising tax debt collection from non-paying businesses.

The Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) is calling for a rethink of the Government’s plan to require companies to notify HMRC in advance that they intend to claim R&D tax reliefs, because the ATT fears it risks denying tax relief to the very smallest and newest companies that need this tax relief the most.

HMRC has published Agent Update issue 93 (February 2022) providing a round-up of recent developments for tax agents and advisers.

The UK and Scottish governments have made a landmark agreement to establish 2 new Green Freeports in Scotland.

HMRC has published its bi-monthly magazine providing the latest information on payroll-related topics for employers and agents.

HMRC has published new guidance that provides information on how and when employers can claim NICs relief on the earnings of qualifying veterans.

HMRC has launched a technical consultation seeking views on draft regulations, which will widen the scope of the tax legislation applying to alternative finance arrangements. The consultation runs until 11 March 2022.

The CIOT has published the latest HMRC Stakeholder Digest (10 February 2022) which provides a round-up of the latest news and updates on Making Tax Digital for VAT, CJRS and umbrella company market.

The Law Society has responded to HMRC’s consultation on the draft Mandatory disclosure regulations that would replace DAC 6 and require disclosure of certain arrangements to HMRC.

A House of Lords Library briefing paper summarises all stages in the Finance Bill’s progress through Parliament with details of all agreed amendments, together with the Lords’ Economic Affairs Finance Bill Sub-committee’s views on basis period reform and the new requirement for large businesses to notify uncertain tax treatments to HMRC.

14 February 2022 - This roundup sets out the most important changes to HMRC manuals over the past week as curated by our editors.

HM Treasury has published a summary of responses outlining the feedback the government received on the call for input on the UK funds regime.

HMRC has updated its ‘Repaying a disguised remuneration loan to a third party’ policy paper to reflect updated guidance on whether the loan agreement is unenforceable.

HMRC has substantially updated its promoters of tax avoidance schemes (POTAS) guidance to reflect updates to the provisions introduced by

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published new guidance detailing the rates and thresholds for employers operating a payroll or providing expenses and benefits to their employees. These rates and allowances apply from 6 April 2022 to 5 April 2023.