Richard Alderson and Simon Wilks, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, look at how the new Business Payment Support Scheme has been received by business and how to have a successful conversation with HMRC
Peter Jenkins, Global Director of Indirect Tax at Ernst & Young, referees a debate on the future of the VAT and Customs Tax appeal system at a seminar of the London branch of CIOT on 25 November, 2008
Ronnie Macdonald, Avoidance Investigation, Anti Avoidance Group, HMRC, explains what action HMRC is taking to seek to tax employee benefit trusts appropriately
In a new series on transatlantic tax issues, James Clare and Justin Stalls of Latham & Watkins discuss how the US President-elect's tax plans may impact on UK businesses
Camilla Spielman, Senior Associate at Eversheds, outlines the current direct tax position of UK authorised investment funds
The Tax Journal brings you Ernst & Young's reaction to the Pre-Budget Report of 24 November 2008
Tom Daltry, Consultant in the Tax Group of Eversheds LLP, reviews the practical impact of the so-called 'Demibourne Regulations' and HMRC guidance on the application of those Regulations
Chris Reece, of Ernst & Young, brings us more VAT Tribunal summaries. This week he covers 20781 – 20797. These are up-to-date to 19 September 2008