1   General news

  • Finance Bill 2017
  • Online tool to appeal against penalties for late filing and late payment

2      Private client

  • Penalties for careless behaviour
  • Form of closure notice
  • Scottish income tax divergence
  • Accelerated Payment Notice penalty stayed for judicial review
  • Lack of NIC record during period of insolvency restored

3     Business tax

  • Corporate interest restriction rules and securitisation companies
  • European Commission and hybrid mismatches
  • Loan relationship avoidance scheme

4   VAT

  • VAT reclaims on installation of carpets and white goods in new dwellings
  • VAT on supply of insurance along with the hire of a car
  • Reasonable excuse and default surcharge for VAT payments

5     And finally

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Download - Tax update - 27 February 2017

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