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Views on recent developments in tax.

Key points from the UK’s final regulations implementing DAC 6.

Described as the worst tax relief in the UK, entrepreneurs’ relief is an anachronism in a country which prides itself on ensuring that every tax relief is underpinned by a robust policy objective. Will it survive the chancellor’s Budget on 11 March 2020?

A proposal has been put forward to change how inheritance tax applies to siblings in certain circumstances, writes Fraser Mackay (Brodies).
How things have changed.

In seeking a test that is predictable and easy to apply, HMRC will consider that the location of exchange tokens follows the jurisdiction of tax residence of the individual holder.

Something of a game changer?

The Scottish government will set out its draft Budget plans on 6 February – more than a month ahead of the UK Budget. This raises significant issues on the block grant and devolved taxes.

Changes have been made to the UK’s anti-money laundering rules.

Is a ‘digital newspaper’ a ‘newspaper’ and thus zero-rated for VAT purposes? 
The revised CEST tool is more comprehensive than before, but it does not provide a definitive answer in every case.
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