The government should revisit tax assumptions used in assessing the value for money of private finance initiative projects and introduce arrangements for sharing gains on the sale of PFI equity shares, MPs have recommended.
The proposed timescale for mandatory pooling of expenditure on fixtures is ‘much too short’ to ensure that the legislation is properly understood and applied, according to the ICAEW Tax Faculty.
HMRC are to publish an update to last month’s ‘tax treaties anti-avoidance’ consultation in the light of concerns raised by business and tax advisers.
Tony Spillett sets out the key issues corporate tax advisers should consider this month, and Ian Brimicombe explains (below) what’s on his agenda
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Lakshmi Narain outlines the key tax issues
There is a compelling case for devolving corporation tax to Scotland, the Scottish Finance Secretary said in a discussion paper on options for reform.
Enhanced capital allowances will be available for plant and machinery investment in designated areas in a limited number of Enterprise Zones, the government announced as it named 11 new Enterprise Zones in England.
Draft guidance for HMRC staff on the department’s updated Litigation and Settlement Strategy (LSS) runs to 45 pages.
The ‘refreshed’ LSS published last month sets out the principles governing HMRC’s handling of disputes in relation to taxes, duties and tax credits.