The taxpayer’s life is once being put through the wringer in trying to comply with HMRC’s latest initiative, requirement to correct (RTC), says Nick Alder, tax investigations partner at Kreston Reeves

US attorney Judith Goldberg discusses the complexity of divorce in the US, and the tax rules and compliance issues associated with the custody of children that divorcing spouses need to take into consideration

The BBC has unresolved issues relating to the tax status of dozens of its on-air presenters and others hired through personal service companies (PSCs) which may have future financial implications for the broadcaster, a National Audit Office (NAO) inquiry has found

HMRC saw a 62% rise in disputed tax collected through the use of mediation last year, collecting £40.8m, up from £25.2m in 2016/17, according to analysis by RPC

HMRC research has found that the main reason individuals set up trusts is to reduce their inheritance tax (IHT) liability through the use of the nil rate band although tax advisers disagree stating that trusts are not set up primarily for tax reasons

Lord Forsyth has written to the Chancellor on the subject of the changes to offshore time limits, expressing misgivings about the lack of consultation at early stages and the impact it will have on honest taxpayers

Our essential snapshot of the key measures announced in Budget 2018, Spring Statement 2018 and Autumn Budget 2017, including digital services tax, SDLT first time buyers relief extension, amendments to diverted profits tax, off payroll working rules in the private sector reformed

Around 22,000 tax-free childcare payments have been delayed by up to one week, following an issue with HMRC’s payment system, resulting in some parents facing late payment fees from childcare providers

The government is to press ahead with legislation in 2019/20 to allow HMRC to make directors and other persons involved in company tax avoidance, evasion or phoenixism jointly and severally liable for tax liabilities that arise from those activities where the company becomes insolvent, following a consultation on the issues

The independent general anti-abuse rule (GAAR) advisory panel has issued two rulings setting out its views on abuse of employee and contractor loan agreements which are used to reduce tax liability

Following a consultation on addressing tax compliance for those who use online platforms for selling, HMRC is to enhance its guidance and is working with international agencies to improve data collection from platforms hosted overseas

The government is planning to review the complicated process for amending tax returns to make it more transparent and easier for taxpayers to use, with a possible move to a single digital tax amendment service