In our regular Q&A series from Croner Taxwise, VAT adviser, Tony Chamberlain explains the VAT implications of the Eat Out to Help Scheme, do restaurateurs only pay VAT to HMRC on the discounted amount or full value of the bill?

In this month’s VAT updates, Graham Elliott reviews the changes to hospitality supplies, DIY housebuilder claims and child car seats

Following the launch of the Treasury committee’s enquiry into the tax system after coronavirus, Croner-i expert Glyn Fullelove sets out the issues, from wealth and digital taxes to the nature of employment and the three-person problem

With some businesses now facing three or even four different VAT rates, Crowe’s Robert Marchant unpicks the implications of the temporary reduction, assessing the impact of further tax compliance for the hospitality and tourism industries

The government has announced a call for evidence for the fundamental review of the business rates system, seeking views on issues to be addressed, ideas for change and alternatives which could include an online sales tax

While there has been no tax break on company cars that have sat on the drive during the pandemic, a rebate on fuel benefits is still possible, according to RSM’s Chris Etherington

Finance Bill 2020-21 includes amendments to ensure that individuals will keep the tax advantages of the enterprise management incentives (EMI scheme) if they have either been furloughed or had their working hours reduced below the current statutory working time requirement for EMIs because of coronavirus

Navigating the UK tax system for Hong Kong investors, immigrants and BN(O) passport holders can be very complex, as rules change and poor planning create extra tax bills, says Alfred Liu, senior associate at law firm Forsters

HMRC’s flagship Making Tax Digital online quarterly reporting is to be significantly extended, with legislation in the Finance Bill 2020-21 bringing all VAT-registered businesses into the system from April 2022, and plans to include income tax self-assessment from April 2023

Over 80 millionaires from around the world, including British film director Richard Curtis, have signed a pledge asking to pay more tax, as their contribution to fund the economic recovery from coronavirus

The Irish government and Apple have won a landmark appeal at the European Central Court which means the US tech giant will not have to pay Ireland €13bn (£11.6bn) in back taxes, in a major blow to the European Commission’s bid to challenge the tax arrangements of multinationals

The Chancellor has asked the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) to undertake a review of capital gains tax (CGT) and aspects of the taxation of chargeable gains, in relation to individuals and smaller businesses