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Tax | Tax and human nature: the good, the bad and the ugly

The tricky question of whether raising taxes increases revenue or simply accentuates use of tax planning is a critical part of tax behaviour. James Paull, head of the incentives group at Andersen UK, examines taxpayer thinking

9 Mar 2021

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Tax | Taxing Matters podcast in recognition of International Women’s Day 2021

To celebrate International Women's Day today international law firm RPC has recorded a special edition of its Taxing Matters podcast featuring five empowering women who have all strived to encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace

8 Mar 2021

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Tax | Chancellor prioritises tax rises for multinational tech giants

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has hinted that he plans to introduce a tax on the largest multinationals operating in the UK in an attempt to create a level playing field

8 Mar 2021

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Tax | Budget 2021: government consults on reform of R&D tax reliefs

The government announced a review of research and development (R&D) tax reliefs at Budget 2021 with the launch of a three-month consultation period

5 Mar 2021

Tax | Budget 2021: Covid-19 support measures at a glance

The Chancellor has set aside a further £65bn to support businesses, employees and the self employed to deal with the coronavirus pandemic as lockdown eases

5 Mar 2021

Tax | Budget 2021: HMRC taskforce to combat £3.5bn covid-related fraud

The government will invest over £100m in a taxpayer protection taskforce of 1,265 HMRC staff to combat the estimated £3.5bn fraudulent claims of Covid-19 support packages

4 Mar 2021

Tax | Budget 2021: super-deduction capital allowance

A new 130% first-year capital allowance for qualifying plant and machinery assets; and a 50% first-year allowance for qualifying special rate assets

4 Mar 2021

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Tax | Budget 2021: freeports confirmed for eight locations

As part of the UK's post Brexit trade vision, the Chancellor confirmed the go-ahead for plans for a number of freeports with tax benefits spread across the country

3 Mar 2021

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Tax | Budget 2021: corporation tax to increase to 25%

The Chancellor plans to raise corporation tax by 6% to a new 25% rate from 2023 raising an additional £22bn in revenues

3 Mar 2021

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Tax | Brexit: the corporate tax implications

Allan Cinnamon, guest tax writer at Croner-i, analyses the impact of Brexit on the main areas of UK corporate tax law that are derived from EU legislation enacted while the UK was a member of the EU. These laws have been effectively transposed into UK law

3 Mar 2021

Tax | Call for radical reform of complex UK tax rules

The hugely complex UK tax code needs to be radically simplified by scrapping or replacing 20 taxes to eliminate harmful distortions, says the Institute of Economic Affairs

2 Mar 2021

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Tax | Tax reform needed to address unsustainable public finances

The influential Treasury Committee is calling for the Chancellor to set out a long-term tax strategy to address the hole in public finances following the pandemic, while reforming the tax status of all types of worker should be a priority

1 Mar 2021

Tax | Fintech sector review calls for extension of R&D tax reliefs

An independent review has set out a plan for the UK to retain its global leadership in fintech by helping the country’s financial technology firms to scale up, access the talent and finance they need, and deliver better financial services

26 Feb 2021

Tax | BDO calls for targeted tax incentives to boost UK manufacturing

Two thirds of manufacturers (65%) would commit to greater investment in the UK if incentives for capital expenditure were increased, a new survey from BDO shows

24 Feb 2021

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Tax | HMRC advisory fuel rates for company car users from 1 March

HMRC has published the latest advisory fuel rates (AFR) for company car users, effective from 1 March 2021, increasing mileage rates for 1400-2000cc petrol vehicles by 1p per mile

24 Feb 2021

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Tax | Finance Bill 2021 – what tax measures are set to change?

The latest Finance Bill is due to be finalised after the Budget is delivered on 3 March. Croner-i tax writer Sarah Arnold reviews the significant tax changes

24 Feb 2021

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Tax | Tax and human nature: the good, the bad and the ugly

Tax | Taxing Matters podcast in recognition of International Women’s Day 2021

Tax | Chancellor prioritises tax rises for multinational tech giants

Tax | Budget 2021: government consults on reform of R&D tax reliefs

Tax | Budget 2021: Covid-19 support measures at a glance

Tax | Budget 2021: HMRC taskforce to combat £3.5bn covid-related fraud

Tax | Budget 2021: super-deduction capital allowance

Tax | Budget 2021: freeports confirmed for eight locations

Tax | Budget 2021: corporation tax to increase to 25%

Tax | Brexit: the corporate tax implications

Tax | Call for radical reform of complex UK tax rules

Tax | Tax reform needed to address unsustainable public finances

Tax | Fintech sector review calls for extension of R&D tax reliefs

Tax | BDO calls for targeted tax incentives to boost UK manufacturing

Tax | HMRC advisory fuel rates for company car users from 1 March

Tax | Finance Bill 2021 – what tax measures are set to change?