In JJK Engineering Ltd v HMRC [2016] UKFTT TC05351 the First Tier Tribunal (FTT) allowed the company to backdate the change to their business category from "Architect, civil or structural engineer" to "Any other activity not listed elsewhere”.
Autumn Statement date announced
Chancellor Philip Hammond will deliver his first Autumn Statement on Wednesday 23 November 2016, this will outline proposals for Budget 2017.
No Class 1A NIC liability? Tell HMRC online
Employers and agents no longer have to submit a paper form P11D(b) to HMRC if they have not submitted any P11D forms.
Childcare providers: sign up now for Tax-Free Childcare
HMRC has begun contacting registered childcare providers inviting them to sign up online to make sure that they are eligible to receive payments from the tax-free childcare accounts being introduced from early 2017.
Football agent denied relief for trading losses
In Jerome Anderson v HMRC [2016] UKFTT TC05314, the First Tier Tribunal (FTT) denied a football agent relief for trading losses: if he was carrying on a trade, then it was not on a commercial basis with a view to making profits.
Tribunal suspends one off penalty for error
In Eric Eastman V HMRC [2016] TC05276, the First Tier Tribunal (FTT) allowed suspension of a penalty for a one-off capital gains tax (CGT) error. The taxpayer’s accountant made the mistake and he created to new systems to prevent re-occurrence.