MPs debated the second reading of the National Insurance Contributions (Rate Ceilings) Bill in the House of Commons on Tuesday.
The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) (Amendment No 3) Regulations, SI 2015/1667, which come into force on 1 October 2015, reflect the Scottish rate of income tax by revising the definitions of ‘additional rate’, ‘basic rate’ and ‘higher rate’; make provision for the new ‘S code’ to be used where an e
In this month’s briefing, Andrew Goldstone and Jeffrey Lee (Mischcon de Reya) review the key developments in the private client arena, including the recent decisions in Scott, Blackwell, Ames, Fountain and HCS Trustees.
CIOT has called for an effective publicity campaign when the announcement of a Scottish rate of income tax (SRIT) is made, to ensure that employers and taxpayers are not adversely affected. The Scottish government is expected to propose its initial rate for the SRIT when it publishes its draft b
ATT has warned that HMRC proposals to tax all income from sporting testimonials and benefit matches could adversely affect certain individuals and is calling for the complete exemption from income tax and NICs on such receipts for sportspersons whose careers have been prematurely cut short.
HMRC has released an issue briefing setting out its plans for recovery of tax debts over £1,000 directly from taxpayers' bank, building society or ISA accounts, the legislation for which is now included in Summer Finance Bill 2015 (Clause 47).
HMRC has issued a factsheet CC/FS24 which outlines their power to issue notices for ‘accelerated payment’ of disputed tax liabilities in connection with tax avoidance schemes registered under DOTAS.
A new HMRC taskforce aims to recover £4.5m by targeting wealthy individuals in Scotland who appear to be living beyond their means by reference to the data HMRC holds.
The changes to the taxation of dividends proposed in the Budget seem to be worthy of rather more attention than they have received, writes Peter Vaines.