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Government issues call for input on review of UK funds regime

The government has published a call for input in relation to its review of the UK funds regime. The call for input sets out the scope and objectives of the review, which was announced in the 2020 Budget, and invites stakeholders to provide views on which reforms should be taken forward and how they should be prioritised. The call for input closes on 20 April 2021.

27 Jan 2021 00:00 | Published by a

CIOT respond to consultation on follower notices and penalties

The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has responded to HMRC’s consultation on follower notices and penalties.

27 Jan 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Excise Notices and Guidance: post-Brexit transition guidance from HMRC

HMRC has published an updated series of excise notices and guidance, covering subjects including changes resulting from the end of the Brexit transition period. While the Brexit transition/implementation period ended at 11 pm on 31 December 2020 (IP completion day), the government continues to issue new and updated Brexit webpages and guidance documents on the associated legal and practical changes. Further guidance may continue to be issued post-IP completion day, so stakeholders are advised to monitor these pages for updates.

26 Jan 2021 18:30 | Published by a

HMRC updates VAT treatment of early termination fees and compensation payments

HMRC has announced that it is revising Revenue and Customs Brief 12 (2020), on the VAT treatment of early termination fees and compensation payments, and that the updated VAT treatment set out in the Brief will apply from a future date. Brief 12 (2020) was published in September 2020 and at that time was stated to apply retrospectively. The revised guidance is expected shortly.

26 Jan 2021 00:00 | Published by a

OECD publishes updated guidance on tax treaties amid coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has updated its guidance on tax treaties following the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The OECD has highlighted that due to the ongoing public health emergency, ‘unprecedented measures’ were imposed by governments including ‘travel restrictions and curtailment of business operations’. The guidance aims to provide the OECD Secretariat’s views on the interpretation of the provisions of tax treaties in the context of the coronavirus pandemic, but recognises that tax administrations in each jurisdiction may adopt their own guidance to give taxpayers certainty. It addresses concerns related to the creation of permanent establishments, change of residence, and income from employment.

25 Jan 2021 00:00 | Published by a

No Self Assessment late filing penalty for those who file online by 28 February

HMRC has announced that self-assessment taxpayers who do not file their tax returns by 31 January 2021 will not receive a late filing penalty if they submit the return by 28 February 2021.

25 Jan 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Tax news roundup: 25 January 2021

In the ever-fast-moving world of tax announcements and developments, this news pulls together some of the key changes announced this week. Our commentary will be updated in due course to reflect these latest developments.

25 Jan 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Employer Bulletin: UK Transition Special Edition-Brexit transition guidance from HMRC

HMRC has published updated guidance for stakeholders, with a special Employer Bulletin edition dealing with the UK transition period. While the Brexit transition/implementation period ended at 11 pm on 31 December 2020 (IP completion day), the government continues to issue new and updated Brexit webpages and guidance documents on the associated legal and practical changes. Further guidance may be issued post-IP completion day, so stakeholders are advised to monitor these pages for updates.

25 Jan 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Weekly roundup of HMRC manual changes: 25 January 2021

25 January 2021- This roundup sets out the most important changes to HMRC manuals over the past week as curated by our editors.

25 Jan 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Repayment or remission of import duties: post-Brexit transition guidance from HMRC

HMRC has published updated guidance for stakeholders. Subjects covered in this guidance include information on applying for repayment or remission of import duties after the transition period from the 1 January 2021. While the Brexit transition/implementation period ended at 11pm on 31 December 2020 (IP completion day), the government continues to issue new and updated Brexit webpages and guidance documents on the associated legal and practical changes. Further guidance may be issued post-IP completion day, so stakeholders are advised to monitor these pages for updates.

22 Jan 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Changes to the off-payroll working rules (IR35) for clients

HMRC has updated its guidance ‘Prepare for changes to the off-payroll working rules (IR35) for clients‘ to add information on further steps businesses may need to take to prepare for the changes coming into effect from 6 April 2021.

22 Jan 2021 00:00 | Published by a

SI 2021/63 The Customs Tariff (Establishment and Suspension of Import Duty) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2021

These Regulations amend the Customs Tariff (Establishment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (SI 2020/1430) (the “Establishment Regulationsâ€) and the Customs Tariff (Suspension of Import Duty Rates) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (SI 2020/1435) (the “Suspension Regulationsâ€), both of which formed part of legislation made in December 2020 under the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 (TCTA).

22 Jan 2021 00:00 | Published by a

SI 2021/60 The Limited Liability Partnerships (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2021

These Regulations apply insolvency and restructuring measures included in the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 to limited liability partnerships.

22 Jan 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Payment of VAT deferred due to coronavirus (Covid-19)

HMRC has updated its guidance to add information on correcting errors on VAT returns in relation to the VAT payments deferral scheme and how to defer any extra payments resulting from error corrections.

21 Jan 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Report goods exported to the EU using inward or outward processing: post-Brexit transition guidance from HMRC

HMRC has published updated guidance for stakeholders. Subjects covered in this guidance include clarification that only Northern Ireland traders will need to submit information sheets (INF’s) from 1 January 2021. . While the Brexit transition/implementation period ended at 11pm on 31 December 2020 (IP completion day), the government continues to issue new and updated Brexit webpages and guidance documents on the associated legal and practical changes. Further guidance may be issued post-IP completion day, so stakeholders are advised to monitor these pages for updates.

21 Jan 2021 00:00 | Published by a

USTR finds the UK DST to be discriminatory

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has published the findings of its investigation into the UK digital services tax (DST) under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. This allows the US to implement retaliatory tariffs if ‘unfair trade practices’ are found to discriminate against US companies. The USTR found that the UK DST ‘is inconsistent with principles of international taxation, including due to application to revenue rather than income, extraterritoriality, and retroactivity’ and ‘burdens or restricts US commerce’.

20 Jan 2021 00:00 | Published by a

HMRC confirm 'wet' signature required for Non-resident company income tax return (SA700)

HMRC has confirmed that the 2019/20 SA700 must be signed with a physical signature.

20 Jan 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Commission opens roadmap on introduction of digital levy for feedback

The European Commission has opened the feedback period for its proposed initiative to introduce a digital levy to address the issue of fair taxation of the digital economy. The initiative proposes the introduction of an EU-wide digital tax but states that this should not interfere with the ongoing work of the OECD on a reform of the international corporate tax framework, and accordingly must be compatible with any agreement reached by OECD in addition to wider international obligations. The roadmap is open for feedback until 11 February 2021.

20 Jan 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Updated guidance on claiming a waiver on goods coming into Northern Ireland from Great Britain: post-Brexit transition guidance from HMRC

HMRC has published updated guidance for stakeholders, covering subjects including changes resulting from the end of the Brexit transition period. While the Brexit transition/implementation period ended at 11 pm on 31 December 2020 (IP completion day), the government continues to issue new and updated Brexit webpages and guidance documents on the associated legal and practical changes. Further guidance may be issued post-IP completion day, so stakeholders are advised to monitor these pages for updates.

20 Jan 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Government publishes Q&A clarifying freeports policy and bidding process

The government has published a Q&A clarifying a number of aspects of the freeports policy and bidding process. The bidding process seeks to establish at least seven new freeports in England, with the new freeports policy including a new customs model, built on the UK’s current customs arrangements while taking inspiration from international best practice.

20 Jan 2021 00:00 | Published by a

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