In a move described by the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) as a "victory for common sense" HMRC have announced that they are phasing out business records checks (BRCs).
Home office to work travel disallowed again
In David Jones V HMRC [2015] TC04643 a self employed consultant anaesthetist with an established private practice at his home was denied tax relief for travel to two of the hospitals at which he visited for work: the number of his visits made his attendance "regular and predictable". Travel to and from home to other hospitals was allowed.
State pension top up
People reaching State Pension age before 5 April 2016 have the chance to top up their state pension by up to £25 per year by making class 3A voluntary contributions before 5 April 2017.
National Minimum Wage: new rate from 1 Oct 2015
The National Minimum Wage increases to £6.70 on 1 October 2015.
ATED returns due by 1 October 2015
Don't forget the ATED Return Deadline: returns for properties falling within the new £1 million to £2 million band are due by 1 October 2015
Scottish Tax: mini w-update - Sept 2015
Hello,
This week we have a mini update on Scottish Taxes together with a couple of topical case reviews. We will be back next week with our usual web-update mix of news, case reviews and practical guides.
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