Anti-avoidance
Press watch: Barclays 'risks backlash'
‘Barclays has been warned that its reputation is being "tarnished" by the persistent use of "complicated financial structures" to boost…6 Feb 2012
Ministers under pressure over ‘corrosive’ tax deal
The mere suggestion of tax avoidance is enough to provoke outrage in the current climate even where there is actually…6 Feb 2012
CFC reform: UK resists calls for assessment of impact on developing countries
The UK government has not estimated the potential impact on developing countries of imminent reforms to the controlled foreign companies…3 Feb 2012
Controlled foreign companies update: Treasury invites comments by 10 February
HM Treasury has published an update and more draft legislation dealing with reform of the controlled foreign companies (CFC) rules.…3 Feb 2012
Treasury minister unwinds student loans chief’s tax arrangements
An arrangement reported to allow the Student Loans Company's chief executive legally to avoid thousands of pounds in income tax…2 Feb 2012
General anti-avoidance rule may disappoint public opinion, says CIOT
The draft anti-avoidance rule being considered by the government does not allay concerns over uncertainty and may disappoint public opinion,…1 Feb 2012
Minister urges caution as peers denounce ‘socially useless’ tax avoidance
The tax avoidance question is ‘critical’, particularly in the current economic situation, but the subject should be kept in perspective,…27 Jan 2012
Anti-abuse rule would make the tax code simpler, says Cameron
An anti-tax abuse rule would make the tax code simpler – not more complex – the Prime Minister said yesterday. In…20 Jan 2012
Tax treaties and the GAAR
The treaty override in the illustrative GAAR would undermine the UK’s respect for international law. A more thoughtful approach to…19 Jan 2012
EU Treaty tax planning for HNWIs
How will HMRC react to the EC’s formal request that the UK amends anti-avoidance legislation? On 6 December, it was quietly…19 Jan 2012
Tax and the City: January 2012 briefing
Helen Lethaby provides your monthly update.19 Jan 2012
Treasury blocks post-cessation relief scheme
A tax avoidance scheme involving post-cessation trade relief under Income Tax Act 2007 s 96, which provides relief for certain…13 Jan 2012
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