HMRC is ‘turning the corner’, a spokesman told Tax Journal today after the President of the Chartered Institute of Taxation warned that further cuts in HMRC staff numbers could inflict severe damage on the department.
Anthony Thomas considers what action is needed to help improve HMRC's relationship with the tax profession.
Predictions for 2012 from Andrew Hodge, Gary Heynes and Nick Foster-Taylor. Paul Aplin commends HMRC on its collaborative working to help improve service delivery. Francesca Lagerberg with some wishful thinking for 2012.
Looking ahead for the next 12 months, David Smith finds reasons to be concerned but also one or two arguments for some mild optimism. Plus John Hawksworth (below) considers whether the economic outlook includes modest growth or double dip.
Jeffrey Owens summarises some of the key challenges facing the OECD tax team.
Jennie Rimmer sets out some of the issues for Tax Directors to consider this year, and Rob Clayton (below) provides an in-house view on CFC reform.
Chris Walsh identifies six drivers that will shape the next five years.
HMRC figures show that significant progress has been made in resolving transfer pricing issues with companies since a new approach was adopted in 2008, the department announced.
The Finance Bill will be published on Thursday 29 March, the government announced yesterday. The Chancellor will deliver his Budget on Wednesday 21 March.
The House of Commons will rise for the Easter recess on Thursday 5 April.