The CIOT has published additional information it has received from HMRC on changes to the VAT flat-rate scheme. The information concerns:
The Office of Tax Simplification has published an interim report on its VAT simplification review and has issued a further call for evidence around the eight broad areas of complexity identified. The report poses a number of specific questions based on these areas:
The Council of the EU has agreed its general negotiating position for the review of the emissions trading system (EU ETS), which is one of the main tools for achieving a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
The builder’s block
HMRC is consulting until 26 April 2017 on a broad proposal to introduce a standardised framework for the different types of registration for the alcohol duty regime, covering production and importing/exporting. This will include a new 'fit and proper' persons test.
HMRC is consulting until 10 May 2017 on a group of new sanctions, including:
Peter Dylewski and Philippe Gamito (KPMG) examine the CJEU judgment in MVM and the need for taxpayers to take practical steps to ensure they mitigate potential VAT costs on acquisitions.
Rupert Shiers and Graham Poole (Hogan Lovells) review the likely areas for disputes in the coming year.