In Donald Fitzroy Currie v HMRC [2014] TC 03997 a taxpayer was denied Special relief in respect of his out of time appeal against determinations made by HMRC. The tribunal also established the extent of its powers to decide special relief cases.
Scotland: further (tax) challenges ahead
Following the successful of the "No" campaign, Scotland remains part of the United Kingdom. The government has already promised new devolved powers to enhance the Scottish Parliament and significantly these include extensive powers over taxation. Will Scotland now become a tax haven?
RTI all change: no penalties for SMEs until 6 March 2015
Great news for small employers (up to 49 employees): you will not be charged late filing penalties under PAYE Real Time Information (RTI) reporting until 5 March 2015. This change follows a recent relaxation for micro employers (1 to 9) employees which delays penalties for them until 5 April 2016.
Rangers EBT: HMRC to appeal
HMRC has been given leave to appeal the decision of the Upper Tier Tax Tribunal that payments made by the club to players via its employee benefit trust (EBT) were loans and not subject to PAYE.
Offshore consultations 2014
Two consultations on offshore evasion strategy have now closed, new measures are being introduced in 2015/16. The new measures include making a failure to declare offshore income or gains a criminal offence.
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