Consultation on ancillary capital gains reliefs

A capital gains tax (CGT) exemption applies when an individual disposes of a dwelling that has been used as their only or main residence under the Private Residence Relief (PRR) rules. The exemption applies as long as the relevant conditions are met throughout the total period of ownership. This relief is supplemented by ancillary reliefs … Read moreConsultation on ancillary capital gains reliefs

Consultation on Companies House reforms

The government has launched a consultation on proposed reforms at Companies House, including a ‘major upgrade’ of its register. The consultation aims to tackle misuse of the register. It also strives to provide business owners with ‘greater protection from fraud’. The consultation seeks views on a series of reforms to limit the risk of misuse: knowing who … Read moreConsultation on Companies House reforms

HMRC taskforce tackles dishonest dog breeders

A taskforce has recovered more than £5 million by tackling dishonest dog breeders selling pups on the black market. HMRC set up the taskforce in October 2015 after discussions with animal welfare groups that were concerned that tens of thousands of puppies were being reared in unregulated conditions and sold illicitly every year. The taskforce … Read moreHMRC taskforce tackles dishonest dog breeders

OTS calls for simplifying everyday tax for smaller businesses

A report by the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) calls on the government to prioritise action to ‘address long-standing concerns about the experience of smaller businesses’. The report considers the business lifecycle, especially those starting up and provides recommendations in five areas: providing simple step-by-step guidance about the key things a business needs to do in … Read moreOTS calls for simplifying everyday tax for smaller businesses

Latest guidance for employers

HMRC has issued the latest version of the Employer Bulletin. This April edition has articles on a number of issues including: Cash Allowances, Flexible Benefits Packages and Salary Sacrifice Unpaid work trials and the National Minimum Wage Diesel Supplement Company Car Tax Changes to meet Euro standard 6d Student Loans Construction Industry Scheme – helpful … Read moreLatest guidance for employers

HMRC wins disguised remuneration avoidance case

HMRC has won a legal case over a contractor loan scheme endorsed by Hyrax Resourcing Ltd. As a result, HMRC will now be able to collect more than £40 million in unpaid taxes. The scheme in question was a disguised remuneration avoidance scheme, which paid users in loans, rather than salaries, to avoid paying income … Read moreHMRC wins disguised remuneration avoidance case