Details of a new Pensions Industry Stakeholder Forum, set up to help HMRC better manage its relationship with stakeholders and representative bodies, are set out in issue 42 of HMRC’s Pension Schemes Newsletter.
Sarah Gabbai and Tony Stitt look at the current situation regarding the taxation of offshore funds
HMRC and the Liechtenstein Government have signed a second joint declaration concerning HMRC’s five-year Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility (LDF) for people who have undeclared UK tax liabilities.
A new tax-free savings account for children is expected to be available by Autumn 2011.
Andrew Lines looks at capital taxes from the shareholders' perspective when selling a company
Andrew Penman explains the new rules limiting tax relief available on pension contributions and why they affect some individuals immediately
The UK and Swiss Governments have signed a declaration on the ‘initiation’ of negotiations, expected to begin next year, on the introduction of a flat rate withholding tax on savings income. Critics warned that the deal would protect the identity of tax evaders.
The Tax Credits (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations, SI 2010/2494, make changes to the entitlement and maximum rate regulations, and the income regulations, following the introduction of Additional Paternity Leave and Additional Statutory Paternity Pay.
The Child Trust Funds (Amendment No. 4) Regulations, SI 2010/2599, allow a CTF provider to stop accepting vouchers after a nominated date but continue to act as a provider for CTF accounts that it already holds.
Andrew Hubbard comments on the pensions tax relief changes