My prediction for 2012 is that tax penalties for both Self Assessment and PAYE will continue to jam up the tax tribunal system whilst also demoralising both clients and their agents.
The outlook for Business Records Checks although not exactly great has improved. Someone at HMRC must have been infected by the Christmas spirit: a strategic review of the initiative was announced in December.
So, something positive is happening in UK tax after all!
Please read on for news, new guides and updates. Subscribers: don't miss the Disappearing tax reliefs and Finance Bill 2012 update.
Best wishes
Nichola
Nichola Ross Martin FCA
Tax Director
www.rossmartin.co.uk
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Tax penalties: Self Assessment late filing & payment (from 2010/11)
A quick guide
Amnesties/disclosure opportunities to-date
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Dividends: index
Start here for our new guide to dividends: minutes, warrants and tax on unlawful distributions
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NEW: solar panels are added to the list
Legal or unlawful dividends: Companies Act 2006
A mini-guide
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NEW: confused about late claims for Fixtures? Start here.
Disappearing tax reliefs
UPDATED: at a glance - tax reliefs that are disappearing in coming months and next year
Finance Bill 2012: tax planner
Our rolling CPD buster for SME advisers
Autumn 2011 Tax Update
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Subsistence (self-employed)
UPDATE: re-write of this classic: more examples and case law
Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECA) - energy saving plant
NEW: with 100% allowances on ECA it is worth updating clients
New Guides and Updates
Gifts to staff and trivial benefits and business gifts
UPDATED: to clarify tax relief on business gifts
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UPDATED: you may obtain tax relief on some costs of entertaining as this guide explains
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Close Investment Holding Companies
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Employment status checklist
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Capital Gains Tax: Entrepreneurs' Relief
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