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Finance (No 2) Bill 2023 - Committee dates announced

The Bill will be discussed by a Committee of the Whole House, before being passed to a Public Bill Committee for further consideration.

06 Apr 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

SI 2023/412 The Value Added Tax (Margin Schemes and Removal or Export of Goods: VAT-related Payments) (Amendment) Order 2023

This order amends SI 2023/68 The Value Added Tax (Margin Schemes and Removal or Export of Goods: VAT-related Payments) Order 2023, which comes into force on 1 May 2023 and allows businesses to claim a VAT related payment on eligible second-hand motor vehicles that they buy in Great Britain and move to Northern Ireland or the EU after 30 April 2023 with the intention of selling them.

06 Apr 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Value Added Tax expert

SI 2023/385 The Finance Act 2009 (VAT-related Payments) (Interest) (Appointed Day) Order 2023

This Order appoints 1 May 2023 as the date on which late payment interest on sums due to HMRC and repayment interest on sums due to be paid by HMRC will apply to amounts payable under or by virtue of the Value Added Tax (Margin Schemes and Removal or Export of Goods: VAT-related Payments) Order, SI 2023/68.

04 Apr 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Value Added Tax expert

Treasury Minutes: March 2023 - HMRC Performance in 2021-22

In the Treasury minutes published on the 30th March, the government has responded, among other things, to the Public Accounts Committee’s (PAC) report from session 2022-23 on HMRC’s performance in 2021-22.

31 Mar 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

SI 2023/388 The Value Added Tax Act 1994 (Schedule 9) (Exemptions: Health and Welfare) (Amendment) Order 2023

This Order amends VATA 1994, Sch 9, Pt II, Group 7, Item 3 to extend the scope of exemption for healthcare to include medical services carried out by staff directly supervised by registered pharmacists in the United Kingdom.

30 Mar 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Value Added Tax expert

SI 2023/376 The Value Added Tax (Installation of Energy-Saving Materials) Order 2023

This Order extends to Northern Ireland from 1 May 2023 the temporary VAT zero rate for installation of energy-saving materials (ESMs) that was introduced in Great Britain on 1 April 2022 and which applies until 31 March 2027.

30 Mar 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Value Added Tax expert

Technical consultation: VAT provisions for drink deposit return schemes

HMRC has launched a technical consultation seeking views on draft regulations to amend the VAT Regulations 1995 (

29 Mar 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Value Added Tax expert

Weekly roundup of HMRC manual changes: 27 March 2023

27 March 2023 - This roundup sets out the most important changes to HMRC manuals over the past week as curated by our editors.

27 Mar 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

HMRC updates interest rates following Bank of England decision

HMRC is increasing the late payment rate of interest to 6.75%, and the repayment interest rate to 3.25% from 13 April 2023. Interest on quarterly instalment payments of corporation tax is also increased from 3 April 2023.

27 Mar 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

Agent Update: issue 106

HMRC has published Agent Update issue 106 (22 March 2023) providing a round-up of recent developments and changes to legislation and allowances relating to UK tax for tax agents and advisers.

23 Mar 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

Supreme Court upholds HMRC interpretation of development financier legislation (Moulsdale v HMRC (Scotland))

The Supreme Court considered an appeal relating to whether the development financier legislation at

22 Mar 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

Weekly roundup of HMRC manual changes: 20 March 2023

20 March 2023 - This roundup sets out the most important changes to HMRC manuals over the past week as curated by our editors.

20 Mar 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

Spring Budget 2023: new investment allowances and relaxation of pension restrictions

The Chancellor’s Budget on 15 March 2023 included several new announcements, and brought together previously published proposals, many of which will be legislated in the Spring Finance Bill.

15 Mar 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

Updated HMRC guidance on money laundering supervision

HMRC has updated its guidance on helping to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing for a trust or company service provider.

14 Mar 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

Weekly roundup of HMRC manual changes: 13 March 2023

13 March 2023 - This roundup sets out the most important changes to HMRC manuals over the past week as curated by our editors.

13 Mar 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

Updated HMRC guidance on completing a VAT Return to account for import VAT

HMRC has updated its guidance on how to account for import VAT on a VAT Return if postponed VAT accounting is used.

10 Mar 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Value Added Tax expert

Updated VAT Notice 708/6: Energy-saving materials and heating equipment

HMRC has updated its VAT notice on installing energy-saving materials and grant-funded heating equipment.

08 Mar 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Value Added Tax expert

HMRC publishes new guidance notes on charging VAT on goods sold direct to customer in the UK

HMRC has published three new guidance notes on charging VAT on goods sold direct to customers in the UK.

08 Mar 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Value Added Tax expert

HMRC publishes new guidance on Off-payroll working

HMRC has published multiple new guidance notes on Off-payroll working for intermediaries, contractors and clients.

07 Mar 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

Revenue and Customs Brief 3 (2023): changes to VAT treatment of local authority leisure services

HMRC has published a new Brief setting out a change to the VAT treatment of leisure services provided by local authorities.

06 Mar 2023 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Value Added Tax expert

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