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Tax | HMRC powers will be ramped up to combat tax avoidance promoters

The government is strengthening HMRC powers as part of a raft of measures to clamp down on promoters of tax avoidance, with plans to be able to strike off directors for tax avoidance with the threat of two-year prison sentences

23 Mar 2021

Tax | £600m tax avoidance market dominated by online promoters

The tax avoidance market is increasingly dominated by a hard core of specialist online promoters rather than bricks and mortar companies, while accounting firms are rarely involved in the sector now, HMRC has confirmed

23 Mar 2021

Tax | Q&A: taxation of SEISS grants

In our weekly Q&A, Croner Taxwise tax adviser Patrick O’Brien explains the tax position for people and partnerships receiving Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grants

23 Mar 2021

Tax | 1 April deadline to set up self assessment payment plans

Self assessment taxpayers have just over a week to pay any outstanding tax liabilities in full or set up an online payment plan for the 2019 to 2020 financial year to avoid incurring penalty charges, HMRC has warned

22 Mar 2021

Tax | HMRC to accept bulk appeals for late tax returns due to Covid-19

Tax agents and accountants will be able to send bulk appeals against late filing penalties for tax returns filed after 28 February due to Covid-19

19 Mar 2021

Tax | Electric vehicle grants cut to £2,500

The government has cut the plug-in car, van and truck grant by £500 to £2,500 claiming it will broaden the range of electric vehicles qualifying for the scheme, a move that has come in for criticism as the government aims to stop the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2030

19 Mar 2021

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Tax | Deliberate tax defaulters face £5.7m in penalties

The latest HMRC deliberate defaulters list shows that £5.7m in penalties are outstanding for tax evasion and related non-payment for the latest quarter

17 Mar 2021

Tax | Tax-free childcare bonus of up to £500 not being claimed

Families using tax-free childcare accounts to pay for their childcare costs could receive a government top-up worth up to £500 every three months, but thousands are missing out on the payout, HMRC warns

17 Mar 2021

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Tax | Q&A: directors’ loans and tax liability

In our weekly Q&A, Croner Taxwise tax adviser Amaira Badat examines the tax liability when a company director draws down a director’s loan and then looks to extend borrowing after a dividend payout

16 Mar 2021

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Tax | Domestic air passenger duty rates may be cut

The government is considering cutting the rate of air passenger duty for internal flights to boost growth and improve connectivity

11 Mar 2021

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Tax | Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant extension

In the Budget the government extended the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) setting out guidance on two further grants. Croner Taxwise tax advice consultant Pras Patel outlines the changes and wider eligibility criteria

11 Mar 2021

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 | Government contradicts itself on two pensions measures in Budget

This week’s Budget announcements were a mixed bag for pension savers with a cap on the lifetime allowance creating inherent tax risks. Kay Ingram, director of public policy at LEBC, explains

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 | Off-payroll working, IR35 and microbusinesses: part 3

The rise of microbusinesses during the pandemic has raised issues about the application of the off-payroll working rules. Michael Paulin, tax barrister, examines potential pitfalls

4 Mar 2021

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Tax | HMRC powers will be ramped up to combat tax avoidance promoters

Tax | £600m tax avoidance market dominated by online promoters

Tax | Q&A: taxation of SEISS grants

Tax | 1 April deadline to set up self assessment payment plans

Tax | HMRC to accept bulk appeals for late tax returns due to Covid-19

Tax | Electric vehicle grants cut to £2,500

Tax | Deliberate tax defaulters face £5.7m in penalties

Tax | Tax-free childcare bonus of up to £500 not being claimed

Tax | Q&A: directors’ loans and tax liability

Tax | Domestic air passenger duty rates may be cut

Tax | Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant extension

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 | Government contradicts itself on two pensions measures in Budget

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

Tax | Off-payroll working, IR35 and microbusinesses: part 3