Michael Sherry on Revenue consultations
Graham Aaronson QC leads the study into a general anti-avoidance rule. Here, he answers questions on the work of the study group from Tax Journal editor, Paul Stainforth.
Philip Harle discusses a number of current initiatives aimed at simplifying the UK tax system
‘The Big Four accountancy firms have come under attack for maintaining on average more than 20 offices each in offshore tax havens despite countries working together to crack down on tax avoidance … MP Chuka Ummuna, who earlier this month confronted Barclays chief executive Bob Diamond over the b
Marika Lemos on Schokin v Ukraine
‘If some tax avoidance is a fact of global competition, the challenge for firms is to protect their reputation … The awkward truth is some companies do have something to hide.
Angela Savin on the Reed Employment case
Offshore tax havens are undermining elected government, hollowing out its tax base and corrupting its politicians but are still ‘growing fast’, according to a new book serialised in The Guardian.
Chris Sanger on the five key tax policy issues
The Treasury launched on 9 December 2010 a consultation on draft legislation for Finance Bill 2011. The following brief outline of the measures is based on the Treasury’s overview and draft explanatory notes.