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The TaxZone Digest
Issue 260 - 7 March 2005
News & tips for the tax community
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Editor's Note
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As the unofficial election campaign turns nasty, TaxZone gears up for next week's Budget, which coincides with the High Court hearing of the 'Arctic Systems' appeal. Two news items last week reminded us of the potential impact of cross-border tax evasion, with one convicted VAT fraudster reported to have walked out of prison and left the country.
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TaxZone News: Key news at a glance
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GBP 38m VAT fraud mastermind walks out of prison.
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Telecoms executive on $200m tax evasion charge.
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Arctic Systems: Leading tax lawyer speaks out.
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Budget news
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# E&Y: Spare a thought for businesses
# Chancellor urged to consult on "reviled" issues
# Transfer pricing rules tightened with immediate effect
# Brown's golden rule is intact, says former aide
# Council tax rise in England is lowest for 11 years
# IFS challenges Liberal Democrats' income tax estimates
# CBI warns Brown not to jeopardise economic stability
# https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/budget
Other tax news
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# Business Link launches tax deadline email alerts
# Customs back-pedals on BSI software kite mark
# US Fed chief backs shift to consumption tax
# Revenue upgrades SA online facilities for agents
# Tax body says leaving UK should be less taxing
# C&E urges businesses to join VAT flat rate scheme
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Revenue Watch
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# Child Trust Fund: Guidance notes
# CGT Roll-over relief: Farmers
# Inheritance Tax: Practitioner's Guide update
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* Tax relief for cost of market trader's food and drink.
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Sincere thanks to Chris Caspell, Mark Gauden, Carol Long, Harry
Ross, Phil Rees, Andrew Meeson, Graeme, Michael Blake, John
Mackay, Ken Howard and many others for their answers.
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