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In the current climate, there’s probably a danger that the CIOT will be accused of some form of ‘geography avoidance’ if I don’t get one thing straight.

The question we’re always asked about any fiscal event is ‘what’s the headline?’ I think it has to be Chancellor Philip Hammond’s final announcement – that he’s just delivered his last Autumn State

Season of goodwill

These are just two examples of the many issues, which beset taxpayers all year long and in these instances, the clients face a much less anxious Christmas.

Background

The government published proposals for a levy on drinks that contain added sugar. Behind the tax is concern that drinks that are high in sugar content are leading to obesity.

Significant changes to HMRC powers and sanctions around tax evasion, particularly anything offshore, have been introduced or are in the pipeline.

Much has changed in the world of professional practice since ATT appointed me as a director of the TDB in the summer of 2012.

Conservative Party  

Everything said at this year’s Conservative Conference has to be seen through the prism of the vote to leave the European Union.

Background

The government has adopted legislation that will change the place of supply of repair services provided to insurers with effect from 1 October 2016 (

Where the sum payable for a property is contingent or uncertain, an application for deferment of SDLT will also have to be done within the 14 days rather than the current 30 days.

(LTT) to replace the UK stamp duty land tax in Wales from April 2018 and includes measures to tackle the avoidance of devolved taxes.