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HMRC guidance: Valuing goods for import VAT

HMRC has published new guidance on valuing goods for import VAT purposes.

22 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Online service now open for fourth Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant

The online service for applications for the fourth Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant are now open.

22 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

SI 2021/487 The Employment Rights Act 1996 (Coronavirus, Calculation of a Week’s Pay) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021

These Regulations amend the Employment Rights Act 1996 (Coronavirus, Calculation of a Week’s Pay) Regulations 2020 (“the principal regulations”) as a result of the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) to 30 September 2021.

22 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Updated guidance on repayment of Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant

HMRC has updated its Self-employment income support scheme guidance detailing what must be done where amending a return affects the grant amount or eligibility.

22 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) review of HMRC’s guidance for taxpayers

The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has published an evaluation update paper following its review of HMRC Guidance for taxpayers published in October 2018.

21 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

European Commission extends customs and VAT waiver on imports from non-EU countries for of medical and protective equipment from non-EU countries

The Commission has decided to extend the temporary waiver of customs duties and VAT on imports from non-EU countries of medical devices and protective equipment used in the fight against COVID-19.

21 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

SI 2021/213 UK Property Rich Collective Investment Vehicles (Amendment of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992) Regulations 2021

SI 2021/213: Provisions are made to amend legislation concerning the tax treatment of capital gains arising on disposals of interests in UK land by non-UK residents. Specifically, they amend rules relating to ‘UK property rich’ collective investment vehicles (CIVs) and their investors. These amendments address issues raised following implementation of the legislation, and correct minor errors in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. These Regulations come into force on 24 March 2021.

21 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Finance Bill 2021: Government amendments to Schs 2 (trade losses carry-back), 5 (collective DC pensions) and 28 (VAT interest)

The government has tabled three sets of amendments to the Finance Bill 2021 to be taken at the Public Bill Committee stage. The amendments affect the temporary extension of carry-back of trade losses, the new collective defined contribution pension schemes framework, and repayment interest for VAT.

20 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Finance Bill 2021: Public Bill Committee Stage

The House of Commons Public Bill Committee (PBC) has invited comments on the Finance (No.2) Bill 2019–21 (known as Finance Bill 2021).

20 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

VAT and overseas goods sold to customers in the UK using online marketplaces

HMRC has updated its guidance with information on when online marketplaces must make checks on overseas sellers and VAT on returned goods.

20 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.

20 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Weekly roundup of HMRC manual changes: 19 April 2021

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

19 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

OECD report: Value added tax policy in the sharing and gig economy

The OECD has published a report on how digital platforms can play an important role in the application of VAT/GST policies in the sharing and gig economy.

19 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Weekly roundup of HMRC Post-Brexit import, export and customs guidance: 19 April 2021

HMRC has updated its import, export and customs guidance to reflect the Post Brexit regime.

19 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Tax news roundup: 19 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.

19 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Finance Bill 2021: Government amendments to Schs 7 (hybrids) and 22 (freeports: SDLT)

The Government has tabled two sets of amendments to Finance Bill 2021 to ensure that: (a) the Sch 7 changes to the hybrids rules work as intended, and (b) property acquisitions in freeport tax sites using alternative finance arrangements will benefit from freeports SDLT relief in the same way as transactions using conventional finance (Sch 22).

16 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Treasury makes further direction to Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) under Sections 71 and 76

The Treasury has made a further Direction under

16 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

OECD releases follow-up tax dispute resolution peer reviews

The OECD has published the stage 2 peer review monitoring reports for Australia, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand and Portugal under BEPS Action 14.

16 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Employer Bulletin: April 2021

HMRC has published its bi-monthly magazine providing the latest information on payroll-related topics for employers and agents.

15 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

Made in America : the future of US tax policy

The US administration outlined its new position on the OECD's BEPS 2.0 project at a steering group of the Inclusive Framework on BEPS on 8 April 2021.

15 Apr 2021 00:00 | Published by a

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