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VAT road fuel scale charges

HMRC has published updated road fuel scale charge tables for VAT which apply from 1 May 2021.

03 Jun 2021 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Value Added Tax expert

Government responds to Treasury Committee’s ‘Tax after Coronavirus’ report

The Government has responded to the House of Commons Treasury Committee’s report ‘Tax after Coronavirus’, published in March 2021.

03 Jun 2021 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

Importing goods into the UK from 1 January 2022

The European Commission has published guidance for EU exporters on the UK’s deferred import formalities which apply until 31 December 2021. After that date, importers will need to complete import declarations before or on arrival of the goods at their point of entry into the UK.

02 Jun 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme fifth grant

The online claims service for the fifth SEISS grant covering May 2021 to September 2021 will be available from late July 2021.

02 Jun 2021 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Owner-Managed Businesses expert

Report: 'Closing the Tax Gap for Multinational Companies: Simulations for the European Union'

The European Tax Observatory has published its first report 'Closing the Tax Gap for Multinational Enterprises: Simulations for the European Union'. This report estimates the amount of tax revenue that the European Union could raise if it were to impose a minimum tax on the profits of multinational companies.

01 Jun 2021 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

New OECD report highlights crucial role of tax transparency in helping African governments

The OECD has published a new report highlighting the crucial role of tax transparency and the exchange of information (EOI) in helping African governments to stem illicit financial flows and increase domestic resource mobilisation.

01 Jun 2021 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

Australia: tax treaties

HMRC has published the Australia-UK memorandum of understanding (MOU) on arbitration under Part VI of the Multilateral Instrument.

01 Jun 2021 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

Weekly roundup of HMRC manual changes: 31 May 2021

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

31 May 2021 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

Tax news roundup: 31 May 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.

31 May 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Weekly roundup of HMRC post-Brexit import, export and customs guidance: 31 May 2021

HMRC has updated its import, export and customs guidance to reflect the post Brexit regime. The update covers the period from 24 May 2021 to 31 May 2021.

31 May 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Ofwat opens consultation on forecasted tax impacts for green recovery spending

Ofwat has launched a consultation seeking views on its proposals for how to treat tax impacts for green recovery expenditure. It has invited company views on the approach set out in its consultation document and whether respondents can reliably forecast tax impacts of green recovery expenditure, and if so, how much they anticipate saving. Submissions should be sent in by 12 pm on 9 June 2021.

28 May 2021 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

Cancellation of VAT direct debits

The ATT has shared an update from HMRC that it will send letters in June to businesses who pay VAT by direct debit but for whom HMRC does not have an email address on record.

28 May 2021 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Value Added Tax expert

HMRC guidance: CJRS updates

HMRC has updated its guidance with the inclusion of new sections on how employers can correct overclaims in their subsequent CJRS claim and new templates if they are putting more than 15 employees on furlough.

28 May 2021 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Employment Tax expert

SI 2021/634 The Double Taxation Relief (Federal Republic of Germany) Order 2021

This Order brings into effect arrangements set out in a Protocol (the 2021 Protocol) made by the Government of the UK and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany.

27 May 2021 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

Revenue and Customs Brief 8 (2021): VAT treatment of public funds received by further education institutions

HMRC has published a new VAT Brief to explain HMRC’s response to the primary decision of the Upper Tribunal in the case of Colchester Institute Corporation v The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs

27 May 2021 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Value Added Tax expert

SI 2021/629 The Taxation of Chargeable Gains (Gilt-edged Securities) Order 2021

This Order provides that the ten specified securities are 'gilt-edged securities' and therefore gains on their disposal are not chargeable gains.

27 May 2021 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

SI 2021/633 The Double Taxation Relief (Sweden) Order 2021

This Order brings into effect arrangements set out in a Protocol (the 2021 Protocol) made by the Government of the UK and the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden.

27 May 2021 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Corporation Tax expert

Finance Bill passes Report Stage

The Finance Bill was passed by the House of Commons at Report Stage on Monday 24 May, and will next be sent to the House of Lords for consideration.

26 May 2021 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Value Added Tax expert

VAT Notice 701/14: Food products

HMRC has updated VAT Notice 701/14 with information in relation to the extension of the temporary reduced rate of VAT.

26 May 2021 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Value Added Tax expert

Company cars: advisory fuel rates from 1 June 2021

HMRC has published revised advisory fuel rates for company cars which apply from 1 June 2021.

26 May 2021 00:00 | Published by a Tolley Employment Tax expert

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