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HMRC has published responses to its consultation on business rates avoidance and evasion.

The government has published further details of six Investment Zones: Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, North East of England, South Yorkshire, and West Midlands and Tees Valley.

HMRC has made several additions and updates to its Stamp Taxes on Shares Manual (STSM) to deal with the changes to the 1.5% SDRT and stamp duty charges and growth market exemption (introduced by sections 19 and 20 of, and

The 6 March 2024 Spring Budget announced a further 2 percentage point cut in NICs for employees and the self-employed, although the income tax thresholds remain frozen. The government is also consulting on potential regulation of the tax advice market.

HMRC has published the outcome of the consultation on draft regulations for Electronic Sales Suppression (ESS).

These Regulations appoint 1 April 2024 for the purposes of commencing the amendments to the Corporation Tax Act 2009 made by Finance Act 2024, Sch 1 except those which relate to assignments and nominations and ancillary provisions for orders and regulations.

The CIOT has responded to HMRC’s technical consultation on draft guidance for two aspects of the Research and Development (R&D) tax reliefs due to be implemented on 1 April 2024.

4 March 2024 - This roundup sets out the most important changes to HMRC manuals over the past week as curated by our editors

The CIOT has sent a proactive submission to HMRC on uncertainties in relation to the application of ESC D32 on the incorporation of a business.

HMRC has updated its guidance on how to register a charity for tax, taxpayer’s obligations, and any reliefs or exemptions available.

The Scottish Parliament has approved the 2024-25 Scottish Budget.

23 February 2024 - This roundup sets out the most important changes to HMRC manuals over the past week as curated by our editors

The CIOT has responded to HMRC’s consultation on calculating PAYE liabilities in cases of non-compliance for off-payroll working (IR35)

HMRC’s latest Digest (22 February 2024) provides short updates on various topics, including changes to the R40 repayment claim form, P87 form, changes to reporting income from self-employment and partnership.

Royal Assent to the Finance Act was notified in the House of Lords on 22 February 2024

This Order specifies the standard rate and lower rate for Scottish landfill tax for disposals on or after 1 April 2024.

HMRC has published Agent Update issue 117 (21 February 2024) providing a round-up of recent developments and changes to legislation and allowances relating to UK tax for tax agents and advisers.

HMRC has further updated its guidance on the tax treatment of Double Cab Pick Ups.

HMRC has published new guidance on how to work out transition profit for the 2023/24 tax year for taxpayers affected by the new tax year basis (Basis Period Reform).

19 February 2024 - This roundup sets out the most important changes to HMRC manuals over the past week as curated by our editors