The new loan charge settlement scheme may resolve many cases but offers limited benefits for higher-value cases, writes David Pett (Temple Tax Chambers).
HMRC say paid entry prize draws are standard rated, but the VAT exemption may not follow Gambling Act classification. Jonathan Peacock KC (11 New Square) and Peter Williams (RSM UK) explain.
An obligation to correct tax return inaccuracies is coming. Rob Sharpe and Peter North (Cleary Gottlieb) examine the mechanics and some interpretative uncertainties.
Daniella Abel, Richard Miller and David Ward (Proskauer Rose) review HMRC’s consultation on treaty relief from withholding tax and assess the potential implications for various financing transactions.
A letter from Paris and Madrid, coupled with some reflections on the proposed direct tax Omnibus Directive/Recast DAC 6 Directive and recent Court of Appeal judgments, by Evelyne Bagdassarian, José Ramón Vizcaíno and Gerald Montagu (Stephenson Harwood).
Jo Crookshank and Gary Barnett (Simmons & Simmons) review recent VAT developments concerning education, one-off sales, taxi services, the Capital Goods Scheme and online marketplaces.