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HMRC response: Dealing with promoters of tax avoidance

HMRC has responded to the CIOT鈥檚 comments on the draft Finance Bill 2023-24 legislation on 鈥楧ealing with promoters of tax avoidance鈥�.

03 Nov 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

Scottish Budget expected on 19 December 2023

Scottish government ministers have announced that the Scottish Budget will be presented to Parliament on 19 December 2023.

02 Nov 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

New HMRC guidance for agents on repayment claims

HMRC has published new basic guidelines on revised procedural requirements for tax agents claiming certain repayments of tax (in nominee capacity) from February 2024.

31 Oct 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Employment Tax expert

CIOT response: Draft Finance Bill 2023-24

The CIOT has responded to the House of Lords Economic Affairs Finance Bill Sub-Committee call for evidence on four areas covered by the draft legislation for the next Finance Bill.

31 Oct 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

CIOT response: Plastic Packaging Tax - chemical recycling and adoption of a mass balance approach

The CIOT has responded to the HMRC consultation: Plastic Packaging Tax 鈥� chemical recycling and adoption of a mass balance approach.

31 Oct 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Value Added Tax expert

Weekly Roundup HMRC Manuals: 30 October 2023

30 October 2023 - This roundup sets out the most important changes to HMRC manuals over the past week as curated by our editors

30 Oct 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

HMRC extends the deadline for the Second-hand Motor Vehicle Payment Scheme in Northern Ireland

HMRC is extending the deadline for accounting for VAT on the sale of second-hand cars in Northern Ireland from 31 October 2023 to 30 April 2024.

26 Oct 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Value Added Tax expert

Weekly Roundup HMRC Manuals: 23 October 2023

23 October 2023 - This roundup sets out the most important changes to HMRC manuals over the past week as curated by our editors

23 Oct 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

Interpretation of VAT and excise law

HMRC has published a new policy paper: Interpretation of VAT and excise law.

23 Oct 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Value Added Tax expert

HMRC updated Notice 700/64 on motoring expenses

HMRC has updated its VAT notice on motoring expenses to add information on VAT rules when business sells a second-hand vehicle in Northern Ireland that is purchased in Great Britain.

20 Oct 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Value Added Tax expert

Weekly Roundup HMRC Manuals: 16 October 2023

16 October 2023 - This roundup sets out the most important changes to HMRC manuals over the past week as curated by our editors

16 Oct 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

CIOT Autumn Statement 2023 representation: Cryptoassets and their treatment for tax purposes

The CIOT has made an Autumn Statement 2023 representation on Cryptoassets and their treatment for tax purposes.

13 Oct 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

Revenue and Customs Brief 7 (2023): Temporary extension to the zero rate of VAT for drugs and medicines

The Value Added Tax (Drugs and Medicines) Order 2023 (

09 Oct 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Value Added Tax expert

New electronic filing directions for Upper Tribunal

A new Practice Direction requires documents to be submitted to the Upper Tribunal electronically via the Tribunal鈥檚 CE-File secure online portal.

04 Oct 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

HMRC Stakeholder Digest: 29 September 2023

HMRC鈥檚 latest Digest provides short updates on basis period reform, registering for VAT and recently announced service changes.

03 Oct 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Trusts and Inheritance Tax expert

Weekly Roundup HMRC Manuals: 25 September 2023

25 September 2023 - This roundup sets out the most important changes to HMRC manuals over the past week as curated by our editors.

25 Sep 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

HMRC updated Notice 701/57 on health professionals and pharmaceutical products

HMRC has updated its VAT notice on health professionals and pharmaceutical products, making various minor changes throughout the guidance.

22 Sep 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Value Added Tax expert

Agent update: issue 112

HMRC has published Agent Update issue 112 (20 September 2023) providing a round-up of recent developments and changes to legislation and allowances relating to UK tax for tax agents and advisers.

21 Sep 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

Updated HMRC guidance on plastic packaging tax penalties

HMRC has updated its guidance to add information on what steps businesses need to take in the event of a disagreement with a penalty decision.

21 Sep 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Value Added Tax expert

SI 2023/1006 The Value Added Tax (Drugs and Medicines) Order 2023

This Order applies a temporary zero-rate of VAT to the supply of drugs and medicines in the UK to an individual for personal use in accordance with a patient group direction.

19 Sep 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Value Added Tax expert

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