The rules have tightened with effect from 20 March. Paula Tallon and Paul Howard explain why the new provisions may force companies to consider the true nature of transactions with their shareholders.
HMRC has updated its guidance at PAYE82000 – “International employments, EP appendix 4: criteria for short term business visitors” – to reflect changes to the criteria.
Revenue & Customs Brief 09/13 sets out the VAT implications of regulatory changes governing remuneration of employee benefit consultants and others providing services to employers in connection with contract-based pensions.
Philip Fisher warns of potential challenges from HMRC to long accepted tax planning techniques involving dividends, following the decision by PA Holdings to withdraw its appeal to the Court of Appeal judgment.
HMRC has updated two toolkits for employers, dealing with filing end of year returns for 2012/13 and record-keeping for 2013/14:
Tahir Ebrahim answers a reader's query
Decision could have ‘significant ramifications’ for taxpayers who have entered into similar arrangements, says employment tax expert
Nigel Neville outlines the month's responsibilities for advisers
Starter process guidance has been amended
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