We have three subjects for this week’s Talking Points meetings. On Monday 4 September 2017, we have Tax Codes and how they have changed at 1pm-2pm. Wednesday we have Changes to Inheritance Tax from 11am to midday. And Friday, 12:30pm – 1:30pm we have the new Trusts Registration Service.
In July 2017, the Supreme Court released a unanimous verdict on the Rangers football case. The decision makes it clear where a sum is established as being your employment earnings; you cannot avoid tax by diverting or paying them to someone else.
Agent Update 61 is now available. Highlights include articles about; Inheritance Tax online, International Tax Compliance (Client Notification) Regulations – Deadline of 31 August 2017, Automatic enrolment and staying safe online.
You may wish to advise your clients that certain appeals to the tax tribunal can now be made using the new online Tax Appeal service.
The new HMCTS Tax Appeal Online service allows you to submit your appeal online. You can appeal against certain decisions made by us about tax affairs and any penalties incurred.
International Tax Compliance - Client notification: income or assets abroad?
You may need to send your client a Notification Letter by 31 August 2017
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