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IN BRIEF

Views on recent developments in tax.

Whilst most of the commentary on Brexit has so far focussed on the government’s aim to have frictionless trade barriers in relation to customs duty, it seems that VAT may now be on the Brexit agenda; but will alignment with EU VAT rules work in practice?
 

The draft Order does not extend LBTT group relief with retrospective effect.

The disproportionate number of penalty appeal cases before the tribunals suggests that there is something wrong with their design or operation.

The following consultations and calls for evidence close this month.

Break-up or audit only? Can the big four firms survive the UK regulators?

Are the interim measures dead in the water?

Revenue Scotland sets out its vision for 2018–21.

The consultation aims to limit the misuse of limited partnerships, particularly those in Scotland.

Reports have emerged of individuals being denied indefinite leave to remain in the UK because of tax problems; but is the Home Office best-placed to analyse their tax position before making such a crucial decision on immigration status?

HMRC proposes extending the assessment time limit to a minimum of 12 years for mistakes or non-deliberate errors involving offshore income, gains or chargeable transfers. The proposal is both impractical and unnecessary.

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