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Local powers versus increased complexity

The purpose of devolved powers is to allow local government to make decisions impacting their own area.

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

April marks a watershed moment for the tax profession: after a protracted lead-in, Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is finally here.

In our response, the CIOT welcomed HM Treasury’s Call for Evidence to inform the reform of business rates in England.

The Call for Evidence (tinyurl.com/3vpuptzy) sought views on the success of venture capital schemes such as the Enterprise Investment Scheme and venture capital tr

Clause 258 of the Finance Bill (which may have become a Finance Act by the time of reading) will allow HMRC to issue outbound correspondence digitally as the default position.

At the time of writing, the Finance Bill 2025-26 is making its way through the committee stage, with ministers examining each clause before the Bill receives Royal Assent.

From April 2027, most unused pension assets and certain death benefits will be brought within the taxable value of an individual’s estate for IHT purposes.

In a lengthy representation sent to Finance Bill Public Bill Committee members, including ministers and shadow ministers, CIOT had warned that the legislation was too broadly written, with HMRC ask

The Guidance Strategy Forum (GSF) meets quarterly, bringing together representatives from professional bodies including ATT, CIOT and CIOT’s Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG), as well as other s