Modernising and mandating agent registration
HMRC introduced new legislation requiring tax advisers who interact with HMRC on behalf of clients to register with HMRC and meet minimum standards.
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Multi-factor authentication is coming to HMRC agent accounts
HMRC confirmed that they will be introducing multi-factor authentication in HMRC’s agent update
Large business tax compliance: CIOT responds to Public Accounts Committee inquiry
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) inquiry into Large business tax compliance is scrutinising the processes
Updating HMRC’s guidance on Real Estate Investment Trusts and the manuals more widely
The CIOT recently sent a letter to HMRC requesting an update to their guidance on Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) in their Investment Funds Manual
Savings for disabled people: the case for a simpler approach
For many disabled people, and for those who support them, the ability to build up savings can be critical.
Preserving heritage: a changing inheritance tax landscape
Heritage estates do not fit neatly into the UK’s inheritance tax framework. They are not simply investment portfolios to be traded or businesses to be broken up.
Mixed-use stamp duty land tax: history of commercial abuse
There have been numerous tribunals concerning mixed-use stamp duty land tax, many reflecting HMRC’s resistance to marginal claims.
Scotland: Finance and Public Administration Committee: evidence on legacy issues
Lindsay Scott (Technical Officer) gave evidence for the CIOT, alongside Stephen Boyle (Auditor General for Scotland), Dr João Sousa (Fraser of Allander Institute), Michael Clancy (Law Society of Sc
Business rates reform
In our response, the CIOT welcomed HM Treasury’s Call for Evidence to inform the reform of business rates in England.