MPs debated the online petition "Scrap plans forcing self employed & small business to do 4 tax returns yearly" earlier this week and the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, David Gauke provided more detail of the government's plans for digital reporting.
HMRC issues invalid APNs to IT contractors
HMRC has been forced to withdraw thousands of APNs in respect of a contractor Isle of Man tax avoidance scheme.
Late Tax Return? HMRC top 10 worst excuses
In the run-up to the Self Assessment filing deadline, HMRC often publish their annual 'Top 10 worst excuses for late tax returns'.
Joining fee for client connections is employment income
In HMRC v Smith & Williamson Corporate Services and Patrick Smiley UKUT [2015], a payment received by a new employee from a third party in respect of his client connections was held to be employment income and not a capital payment in respect of any transfer of goodwill.
Parliament to debate quarterly digital tax reporting petition
The government has announced that it will now debate the petition "Scrap plans forcing self employed & small business to do 4 tax returns yearly". A debate is required as over 100,000 people have signed.
Tribunal Fees to be introduced despite opposition
The government is to proceed with the introduction of fees in the Tax Chamber of the Tribunal Service despite the strong opposition to the proposals.