a Sift Media publication

Tax

As the tax seasons change, we’ll keep you up to date with technical and practical issues from CGT, to HMRC issues, tax news, company cars, capital allowances, VAT and valuation problems, P11Ds or tax for non domiciled clients. Whatever your tax query, we’re here to help.

MPs expenses saga continues - tax free

08/02/2010 - 15:35 - 166 reads

The MP expenses scandal reared its ugly head once more last week, but what will be the tax consequences of this ongoing saga? Mark Lee reports.

Tax and football: The image rights issue

08/02/2010 - 09:25 - 925 reads

Simon Sweetman assesses the tax position of football clubs in relation to their players' image rights.

Working with tax agents - Misconduct

08/02/2010 - 08:00 - 2485 reads - 9 comments

HMRC plans to make reports to your professional body in cases of misconduct. Do you agree with the principle and what about agents who are not members of a body?

Warn your clients!

08/02/2010 - 08:00 - 792 reads - 1 comment

Two phishing warnings have been issued in the last week by HMRC. Make sure your clients are aware that HMRC will never email them directly.

Osborne tax plans slammed by critics

03/02/2010 - 12:56 - 472 reads

The Conservatives did their best to convince voters of their ‘credible plan’ to fix the economy yesterday, promising a Budget within 50 days if they're elected.

HMRC investigations: Key facts

03/02/2010 - 09:42 - 7500 reads - 10 comments

Tax investigations are becoming an increasingly inevitable part of the fiscal landscape. Ronnie Ludwig offers advice for those facing enquiries.

An inspector calls: HMRC’s new extended powers

02/02/2010 - 12:27 - 1655 reads

HMRC is opening enquiries with more certainty of getting a financial result than ever before, so it’s essential that accountants prepare their clients in advance, argues Phill Robinson.

Self assessment: The fall out

01/02/2010 - 16:31 - 1467 reads - 2 comments

Record numbers filed their tax returns online this year, but how was it for you? As another deadline passes, accountants reflect on their progress.

Record numbers file SA online

01/02/2010 - 15:51 - 420 reads

HMRC has confirmed over 6.4 million self assessment returns were submitted online this year.

Email fraudsters target self-assessment refunds

01/02/2010 - 14:37 - 1126 reads

HMRC has issued a warning to taxpayers about fake emails promising tax repayments which are being sent by fraudsters following the 31 January deadline.

Working with Tax Agents: The final countdown

01/02/2010 - 12:47 - 1005 reads - 7 comments

Simon Norris, head of review for HMRC’s Powers’ team tells AccountingWEB why now is the time for agents to get their voices heard.

Notices of coding

01/02/2010 - 08:34 - 3402 reads - 20 comments

The fall out started in January. Now is the time to check the advice from HMRC and decide a plan of attack. Update : HMRC provides more information on 2 Feb.

Amending 2008 self assessment returns

31/01/2010 - 14:06 - 984 reads - 1 comment

You cannot file these electronically on 31 January 2010 due to a technical problem. You should send a paper copy with a reasonable excuse form.

Tax tribunal accepts recession as a cause for late payment

29/01/2010 - 17:40 - 1296 reads - 27 comments

Recent tax cases suggest the Tax Tribunal accepts the recession may be a ‘reasonable excuse’ for late payment.

Treasury secretary calls for crackdown on corporation tax evaders

27/01/2010 - 15:33 - 607 reads

Large multi-national firms should report how much they pay in tax to developing nations to show they comply with local corporation tax regimes, according to Treasury minister Stephen Timms.

Search tax

Tax Any Answers

Tax news

News from HMRC

Access all articles in full
View multimedia

Receive email bulletins
Private messaging

Login

Forgotten your password?

Any Answers theme of the month

Latest questions on
Preparing for 2010/11
- payroll & tax planning advice:

Overseas director and PAYE / NIC

Directors and NIC

P46(Car) - what are the rules?

No PAYE scheme but P11d may be needed

Have you seen...?

The AccountingWEB guide to cross-border charitable giving.

Free downloads: Getting ready for self assessment, tax return error corrections

Blog post: VAT registration - a time consuming process

HMRC new enquiry powers: Join the discussion group

Agent Update 14

HMRC's latest update for tax agents has been published. It includes news on tax, changes in HMRC practice and details of current consultations, including plenty of guidance on the VAT rate change planned for 1 January.

Find it here.

Self Assessment online surgery

AccountingWEB is hosting an exclusive online Self Assessment drop in surgery with Rebecca Benneyworth for Sage Taxation customers. Non Sage customers can view the discussion by clicking here.