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PAYE online for agents: upcoming changes

The Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) has shared HMRC’s update on changes to the PAYE online for agents service.

29 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Brexit Bulletin—Council of the European Union adopts decision to conclude TCA in final step of EU ratification

The Council of the European Union adopted the decision on the final conclusion of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) (as well as the Security of Information Agreement (SIA)) on 29 April 2021. With internal EU ratification procedures finalised, the UK will be notified of the outcome, while the agreements and accompanying texts are to be published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) by 30 April 2021. Both the TCA and SIA will then enter into force on 1 May 2021. Commenting on this development, Laura Rees-Evans of Fietta LLP notes the welcome certainty that ratification of the deal provides.

29 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

SI 2021/527 The Customs Tariff (Preferential Trade Arrangements and Tariff Quotas) (EU Exit) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2021

These Regulations give effect to preferential import duty arrangements resulting from various free trade agreements entered into between the UK and other countries.

29 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Extended loss carry back for businesses

HMRC has updated its guidance on extended loss carry back claims for companies and unincorporated businesses to add information on submission of amended company tax returns and making a de minimis claim outside of a company tax return.

29 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

SI 2021/520 The Customs Tariff (Establishment) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2021

These Regulations update the “Tariff of the United Kingdom” reference document which was given effect by the Customs Tariff (Establishment) (EU Exit) Regulations, SI 2020/1430.

29 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

New EU-wide VAT e-commerce rules from July 2021

The European Commission has published a report on the new EU-wide VAT e-commerce rules that will come into force on 1 July 2021.

28 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

HMRC guidance: reporting self-isolation support payments on the tax return

HMRC has published new guidance on how to report support payments relating to self-isolation due to coronavirus (COVID-19), on the self-assessment tax return.

28 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

SI 2021/506 The Pension (Non-Taxable Payments Following Death) (Real Time Information) Regulations 2021

These Regulations provide for the mandatory reporting of certain types of non-taxable payments to HMRC through the Real Time Information (RTI) system.

28 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Calculating income for tax credit claims and renewals: coronavirus-related payments

HMRC has updated its tax credit guidance to add a list of coronavirus-related payments which must be included in the calculation of income for the purposes of tax credit claims and renewals.

28 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

HMRC guidance: Claiming VAT relief on imported goods for onward supply to the EU

HMRC has published new guidance on how to claim VAT relief on goods imported into Northern Ireland from outside the EU for onward supply to the EU.

27 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Weekly roundup of HMRC manual changes: 26 April 2021

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

26 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

SI 2021/478 The Customs (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2021

These regulations introduce a number of legislative changes to ensure that the UK’s customs regime functions as intended from the end of the transition period following the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union.

26 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Stamp taxes newsletter: April 2021

HMRC has released its Stamp Taxes Newsletter for April 2021.

26 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Weekly roundup of HMRC Post-Brexit import, export and customs guidance: 26 April 2021

HMRC has updated its import, export and customs guidance to reflect the Post Brexit regime. The update covers the period from 20 April 2021 to 26 April 2021.

26 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Tax news roundup: 26 April 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.

26 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

SI 2021/485 The International Tax Compliance (Amendment) Regulations 2021

These Regulations bring a number of new exchange arrangements entered into by the UK within the scope of the reporting requirements of the International Tax Compliance Regulations, SI 2015/878.

23 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

VAT Notice 723A: Refunds of UK VAT for non-UK businesses or EU VAT for UK businesses

HMRC has updated its VAT notice to cover EU VAT refunds for UK businesses following the end of the Brexit transition period, and adjustments to previous UK VAT refund claims by non-UK businesses where an overpayment has been received.

23 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Finance Bill 2021: roundup of developments as at 23 April 2021

Government amendments to Schedules 7 (hybrids etc) and 22 (SDLT relief in freeports) were passed on 19 and 20 April. Government amendments to Schedules 2 (carry-back of trade losses) and 5 (collective DC pension schemes) were passed on 22 April, with one further amendment to Sch 28 still to be considered. As at Friday 23 April, no further Government amendments had been put forward.

23 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

SI 2021/483 The Taxation Cross-border Trade (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2021

These Regulations form part of the legislation for customs duty and VAT made under the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 (TCTA) and VATA 1994, both as amended by the Taxation (Post-transition Period) Act 2020.

22 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

CC/FS59 : Country-by-Country reporting penalties

HMRC has published a new factsheet on penalties HMRC may charge in relation to country-by-country reporting.

22 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

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