Welcome to Tax update, which provides a round-up and explanation of the latest tax issues.

In this week's tax update: Queen's Speech mentions Summer Finance Bill 2017, tax repayment position for carried back loss under enquiry, glazing salesman - self-employed or employed, Smith & Williamson wins a significant corporation tax case in the FTT.

1 General

  • Queen's Speech mentions Summer Finance Bill 2017
  • Timescale extended for disclosure under HMRC Worldwide Disclosure Facility
  • Late application for enhanced protection
  • Responses to Making Tax Digital sanctions consultation
  • Updated guidance on tax avoidance schemes
  • FATCA – renewal of foreign financial institution (FFI) agreement

2 Private client

  • Deductibility of receiver's and legal fees
  • Tax repayment position for carried back loss under enquiry
  • Valid negligible value claim
  • Criteria for filing tax return updated
  • HMRC tax calculation summary notes updated

3 PAYE and employment

  • Glazing salesman - self-employed or employed
  • June Employer Bulletin

4 Business tax

  • Smith & Williamson wins a significant corporation tax case in the FTT
  • Mandatory public country-by-country reporting
  • CJEU preliminary ruling on Belgian domestic legislation
  • Indian Supreme Court ruling on Permanent Establishments
  • Financial Transactions Tax plans to be published
  • EC proposes new rules for intermediaries to tackle cross-border tax planning

5 And finally

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