In Robert John Osborne v HMRC [2020] TC7851, the First Tier Tax Tribunal (FTT) allowed a self-employed diver's claim tax relief for the cost of extreme fitness training. It was 'wholly and exclusively incurred,' such training is dictated by his occupation as a matter of physical necessity.
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HMRC have issued the Agent Update for October/November 2020. We have summarised the key content for you with links to our detailed guidance on the topics covered.
In Mark Dunsby v HMRC [2020] TC7755, a tax scheme designed to transfer tax-free cash out of an owner-managed company fell foul of both the settlements and transfer of assets abroad rules.
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Another diverse selection of tax topics this week. HMRC has published its latest Stamp Taxes newsletter. This sounds like a rather dry publication but don't let that put you off. We have created an ‘enhanced’ version and it's on 'Freeview'.
HMRC have just published their Stamp Taxes news for October. This is our enhanced and extended version.
HMRC have released data provided under a Freedom of Information (FOI) request in respect of its ongoing criminal investigations under the new offences under the 'Failure to prevent facilitation of UK tax evasion' legislation. It has some 31 potential investigations spanning ten different business sectors stretching across small business through to some of the UK’s largest organisations.
The Office for Tax Simplification (OTS) has published its report ‘Claims and elections review: simplifying administrative processes’ giving a number of recommendations to help to improve the operation of claims and elections.
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We cover a broad range of topics this week, from Airbnb to freeports, as COVID-19 continues to dominate the news. A massive apology for the earlier link failures in this piece. They all work now.
HMRC have published their Employer Bulletin for October 2020. We summarise the key content for you, with links to our detailed guidance on the topics covered.
In Simply Learning Tutor Agency & Others v BEIS [2020] EWHC 2461, the High Court found that online tutor introduction agencies are employment agencies although they only supply self-employed tutors.