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Views on recent developments in tax.

Sam Mitha CBE (formerly of HMRC’s Central Tax Policy Group) believes that simplification should be focused on making it easier for taxpayers to comply with the rules, rather than attempting to simplify legislation.
 

The proposal for public CBC reporting, as approved by European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs and Legal Affairs committees, contains possible exemptions for commercially sensitive information.

Tax professionals comment on the uncertainty surrounding UK tax policy following the results of the general election.

Penalties for failure to comply with an information notice issued by HMRC can only be imposed if the information notice in question is unambiguous, clear and precise.

One way or the other, the CJEU has had a say in tax claims totalling £49bn which HMRC is now facing. Some people are critical of the companies which are legitimately claiming these amounts. But is that fair? And, after Brexit, will these claims be rejected?
 
 

Topics recently examined by the Scottish committee include classification of Scottish income taxpayers, an apparent shortfall in LBTT receipts, and progress on VAT assignment and the proposed air departure tax.

Jolyon Maugham QC (The Good Law Project) explains why he has issued proceedings in the High Court against Uber to ensure that it pays VAT on supplying transportation services.
 
Failing to submit your tax return can give rise to some serious penalties, even if you have no taxable income.
 
The Upper Tribunal considers the impact of article 50 on references to the CJEU.
 

Tax has been prominent in the general election campaign and the political parties have offered clearer choices to voters than for many years, as David Smith reports.

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