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Published on 6 June 2019

Scottish government consultation: Devolved Taxes – a policy framework

CIOT and LITRG have submitted a joint response to the consultation. This is informed by a survey that CIOT created, and which was aimed at members of CIOT, the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS), who are based in Scotland and have ...

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Published on 18 March 2021

Beware of additional import charges when shopping online!

We are all on the lookout for a bargain when shopping online! But with the end of the Brexit transition period, from 1 January 2021, items bought from within the EU, may now be more expensive. As the government have taken the opportunity to change some other rules too, this may also apply to items ...

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Published on 18 March 2021

Protective assessments for offshore tax liabilities

HMRC have advised LITRG that they are sending letters and issuing protective assessments over the next few weeks relating to offshore tax liabilities. HMRC often issue a protective assessment when they are close to a deadline beyond which they cannot formally ‘assess’ outstanding tax. If HMRC do ...

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Published on 8 March 2021

Support if you are affected by the upcoming off-payroll changes

As we approach the introduction of the off-payroll working rules from 6 April 2021, this article summarises the support available from HMRC to help you prepare. Guidance is also available from LITRG if you are considering moving away from working through a limited company due to the new rules.  

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Published on 5 March 2021

Budget March 2021: What does it mean for people on low incomes?

The March 2021 Budget set out a three-part plan with the aim of protecting jobs and livelihoods. The UK Government committed to continue doing whatever is necessary to support British people and businesses through the coronavirus pandemic. The Chancellor said that once the country is on the road to ...

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Published on 4 March 2021

Making Tax Digital for Corporation Tax consultation

In the next step along the ‘Making Tax Digital’ path, HMRC are considering what Making Tax Digital for Corporation Tax should look like in their consultation document published in November 2020

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