There were few new compliance measures, but what was noteable was the return of announcements on VAT enforcement, writes Jason Collins (Pinsent Masons).
Tax advisers are going to be required by law to inform their clients about the dangers of not declaring offshore income using wording specified by HMRC. No harm in that, you might think, but where does it end?
The EU’s ‘overreach’ on state aid has rankled the US tax authority, as Michael Lebovitz (White & Case) reports.
HMRC has confirmed it is offering an extended self-assessment filing deadline for severe weather.
Finance (No.2) Act 2015 introduced a surcharge of 8% on the taxable profits of banking companies arising on or after 1 January 2016.
HMRC has revised its interpretation of the residence articles in 16 double taxation agreements, taking the view that a tie-breaker clause should be used to decide a company’s residence. Previously, HMRC regarded dual-resident companies as outside the scope of the treaties.
Unsuccessful loan relationship avoidance scheme
TAXE Committee gives multinationals ‘one more chance’ to turn up, reports Tim Law (Engaged Consulting)