Tax News

Mazars tax news covers everything tax related in the UK from, VAT to the latest HMRC rulings.

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Monthly Tax Idea – September 2011

Improving your pension provision – are you making the most of your tax relief?

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Monthly Tax Idea – August 2011

New tax advantage for multinational groups

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Businesses to face greater scrutiny from HMRC on payments to contractors and consultants

In a recent non-tax case the Supreme Court confirmed that agreements are not to be taken at face value when determining if an individual is, or is not, an employee.

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Company denied tax relief for interest on loans used for a tax scheme

HMRC have been successful in a recent case where they sought to deny a tax deduction for interest expense on borrowings by a company used to fund a tax avoidance scheme.

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CFC Reform will involve major changes

The Government has published its long awaited proposals for the reform of the UK’s controlled foreign company (CFC) rules. The CFC rules can tax the profits of a foreign company on the UK company which controls it.

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Clarity at last on taxation status for non UK residents?

The eagerly anticipated consultation document proposing a Statutory Residence Test in the UK was released by the UK Government 17 June 2011.

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Private Tutors Beware, HM Revenue & Customs Have You In Their Sights!

Private tutors and coaches beware! If you are not declaring all your income to HM Revenue & Customs, tax inspectors want to teach you a lesson. Mazars Tax Investigations Team can help you get your tax affairs in order to help you fulfil your tax obligations.

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Still time to claim tax relief for your buildings expenditure

Our April monthly tax idea encouraged businesses to take the opportunity currently available to check they have claimed their full entitlement to tax relief for capital expenditure on buildings.

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