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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.

In the May 2016 edition of Tax Adviser, we explored some of the difficulties with the travel and subsistence rul

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.

The facts of the case

In May 2008, the taxpayer (‘Mr Hardy’) entered into a contract to purchase a leasehold property, with a view to renting it out.

This year’s anti avoidance legislation comes against the backdrop of the automatic information exchange agreements which have been entered into between 101 countries: 54 are exchanging by 2017 and

HMRC introduced the Worldwide Disclosure Facility (WDF) on 5 September 2016 for individuals and companies to disclose undeclared UK taxes in relation to offshore assets.

One of the novelties of the penalty provisions found in FA 2007, Sch 24 (penalties for inaccurate tax returns etc) is the opportunity for some penalties to be suspended.

The tax year ends

US election in November? Had you heard? Thinking about tax for the American in the UK, does the election matter? Perhaps. Is it the only thing on the agenda?

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.