Why are more and more companies talking about their total tax contribution? Tax and transparency is under more scrutiny than ever by politicians, regulators, the media, civil society and investors....
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report released today has highlighted some important points in the current debate about tax. There is clearly scope for modernisation of an international tax system...
We have recently been working with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), the Government department which works with UK-based businesses to ensure their success in international markets. It also encourages the...
The asset management industry is facing the prospect of a significant shift in how it operates. This changing environment includes continuing regulatory and taxation reform, fiscal deficits, low growth, sovereign...
HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) general anti-abuse rule (GAAR) guidance, as approved by the Interim Advisory Panel, was published on 15 April 2013, just in time for the second reading...
The Chancellor made it clear in Budget 2013 that he intends to tackle aggresive tax avoidance in a robust way. With increasing media coverage around tax, and a change in...
The concept of an ‘aspiration nation’, where hard work is both encouraged and rewarded, were central to the measures announced by the Chancellor in Budget 2013. In the second part...
Details of the new research and development expenditure credit (RDEC) have been clarified in Finance Bill 2013. The RDEC will apply in relation to the current accounting period for many...
In his Budget 2013 speech, the Chancellor, George Osborne, paid tribute to the energy and enterprise of British businesses and reiterated a desire to support and have confidence in the...
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has now announced the start of three new disclosure facilities – the Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey Disclosure Facilities. Details of the process that...