Dave Hartnett, Permanent Secretary for Tax at HMRC, explains HMRC’s thinking behind their refreshed statement [expected to be released on 15 July] of the core LSS principles
Sue Walton reviews the lessons HMRC have learned from their alternative dispute resolution pilots, and sets out when mediation can have a useful role to play in the resolution of tax disputes
By Kevin Elliott and Julie Hughff, including a review of HMRC’s detailed guidance supporting the refreshed LSS [expected to be launched on 15 July]. Plus further insight from Jason Collins
The government issued a call for evidence on possible integration of the operation of the income tax and NIC systems, with a view to building ‘a strong evidence base on the burdens to employers of having to operate two different systems’.
There is public outrage at ‘flagrant’ tax avoidance schemes, the barrister leading the GAAR study group has told Tax Journal, but any proposed general anti-avoidance rule ‘must not have any significant detrimental effect to the attractiveness of the tax regime’.
Graham Aaronson QC talks to Tax Journal editor, Paul Stainforth, about the progress of the study into a general anti-avoidance rule
The Finance Bill completed its report stage in the House of Commons on 5 July. Amendments to the following clauses and schedules were agreed: