Advisory Fuel Rates

HMRC have announced today, the following (revised) Advisory Fuel Rates:

The Chancellor made his much anticipated Pre-Budget Report on Monday afternoon.  

On 13th November 2007, this firm was the subject of raids by HMRC - see "Business as usual" item of last year. 

The line between employment law and employment tax continues to be blurred as demonstrated by the outcome of a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision.

Contrary to the impression held by some, salary sacrifice schemes are alive and well.

The penalty regime in schedule 24 FA2007 will start to have an impact in practice next year. 

HMRC’s approach to the resolution of disputes was “clarified” last summer in their litigation and settlement strategy.  As we predicted at the time, this has made it more difficult to settle cases “at the coal face”. 

The outcome of a recent Special Commissioners decision on the reimbursement of business travel expenses highlights the necessity to ensure employers have a firm understanding of the current travel expense rules.  

We are delighted to announce that Nina has accepted the opportunity to become the Marketing Co-ordinator for the Group.  This is a key role in helping promote the activities of the business and we are delighted that she is willing to take on this role. Nina’s role is to co-ordinate and helps manage marketing activity for all the business units in the group, including Creative Tax and Mercury Ventures Ireland. 

Anyone who has sold a Spanish property between July 2004 and December 2006 may be entitled to reclaim a substantial portion of the Spanish Capital Gains Tax (CGT) paid at the time of sale.

HMRC is linking up with the German Tax authorities to access information on UK criminals harbouring millions of pounds in secret Swiss Bank accounts.