HM Revenue and Customs says it did not miscalculate Rangers tax demand
The tax authority has refuted claims that it miscalculated a demand which was a major factor in the financial collapse of Rangers in 2012.
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What do Labour and the Tories think about taxing the rich?
While party apparatchiks are still dotting the Is and crossing the Ts of their manifestos for the General Election, it is clear they will contain major differences when it comes to policies on taxing the rich.
HMRC crackdown on big business tax avoidance paying off, report suggests
The taxman collected an extra £9.8 billion through investigations into the UK’s biggest 2,000 companies last year, according to new research.
Former Bake Off winner in bid to save village pubs from ‘astronomical’ beer tax
Candice Brown has called on the Government to protect the “lifeline” of local pubs by cutting “astronomical” levels of beer tax.
Facebook paid £28.5m in UK tax despite £1.65bn revenue
Facebook paid £28.5 million in UK taxes last year despite reporting growing revenue of £1.65 billion from advertising sales.
Council tax rebate scammers still targeting Highlands
Highland Council has issued an urgent alert about criminals still targeting Highland with council tax rebate scams.
Chancellor hints he could announce cut to inheritance tax in Budget
The Chancellor has hinted that he could announce a cut to inheritance tax in his Budget later this year.
Doctors’ pension arrangements hampering patient care in Highlands
Pension rules which mean top doctors are hit with huge tax bills for taking on extra work are causing patients in the north to miss out on treatment.
Amazon paid £220m to UK taxman in 2018
Amazon has revealed for the first time the full amount it has paid in taxes in the UK.
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Kirsten McKinnon: Tax changes would have a ‘big knock-on effect’
Is Inheritance Tax reform on the cards?
Lisa Tait: Is Scottish income tax progressive or divisive?
Since the historic introduction of Scottish rates of income tax in April 2017, taxpayers north of the border have been subject to different taxation levels on non-savings and non-dividend income than in the rest of the UK.
Don’t rely on the taxman to help with new off-payroll rules
The long-awaited consultation into off-payroll working rules for the private sector from April 2020 drew to a close on May 28.
Shell receives £113m UK tax refund in 2018
Oil giant Shell received a £113 million tax refund from the UK Government in 2018.
Lorraine Kelly wins £1.2 million tax battle
TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has won a £1.2 million battle with HMRC after a tax tribunal judge ruled she was not an ITV employee.
SPONSORED: Those international tax implications of Brexit
Ongoing ambiguity surrounding Brexit is affecting many kinds of businesses in different ways.
SPONSORED: Changes to taxation in post-Brexit landscape
If the UK and EU conclude a withdrawal agreement by March 29, or by the end of any agreed extension, there will be a transition period.
Shakira summoned to Spanish court for June hearing on tax
A Spanish court investigating Shakira for possibly evading 14.5 million euros in taxes has called on the pop music star to give evidence in mid-June.
Don’t be left howling at the moon if it’s ‘no-deal’
Peter Courtney, international tax specialist at Johnston Carmichael, looks ahead to the possible tax changes that will affect Scottish businesses operating internationally in a post-Brexit landscape.
Scotland set for rise in council tax as part of new budget deal
Derek Mackay yesterday paved the way for council tax rises across Scotland as he brokered a budget deal with the Greens that will also introduce a new levy on tourists.
‘Witch mother-in-law put a curse on me’ among strangest late tax excuses
A witch’s curse, a postbox that was too tall and a slow-learning maid are just some of the most outlandish excuses HM Revenue and Customs have received from people who completed their tax returns too late in the past year.
Oil sector to ‘feel the heat’ over changes to contractor pay rules, says tax expert
The oil and gas sector is bracing for the “extensive impact” of changes to off-payroll working rules announced in the chancellor’s budget, according to a tax expert.
Callum Wilson: A Budget for Grafters?
Entrepreneurs’ relief, the 10% capital gains tax rate on sale of trading business interests, is an emotive subject. It is either the ‘worst relief’ and costs the Government £2bn a year (The Resolution Foundation) or it’s one of the reasons why people are encouraged to set up businesses and pay tax in the UK. Business owners certainly don’t seem to emigrate to avoid UK capital gains tax like they did in the 1990s.
SNP say MP’s ‘two governments’ comment shows Tories still oppose devolution
The SNP has rounded on Tory MP Andrew Bowie after he said he was “sad” Scotland has two governments.
Widening tax gap could see higher-earners declaring their income south of the border, Sturgeon warned
Nicola Sturgeon has been warned the widening tax gap between Scotland and the rest of the UK risks higher-earners declaring their income south of the border.
Oil service boss banned over tax inaccuracies
A north-east engineering boss has been banned from running companies for seven years after failing to pay correct tax.
Celebrity bodyguard jailed for £419,000 tax swindle
A celebrity bodyguard was jailed for four years yesterday after being convicted of swindling the taxman of £419,000.
North Sea tax breaks unlikely to be targeted in next Budget
The Treasury is unlikely to reverse North Sea tax breaks in the upcoming Budget amid industry warnings it could cause “irreversible damage”, it emerged last night.
Tax office accused of Mafia tactics by MP
The tax office has been accused of ‘Mafia tactics’ by Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael.
Scottish Government could be hit with £1m charge to improve welfare payments
The Scottish Government could be hit with a £1 million bill for making it easier for claimants to budget with Universal Credit welfare payments.
Treasury and Brexit ministers to visit Aberdeen next week
Treasury and Brexit ministers will visit Aberdeen on Thursday to meet oil and gas bosses.
Rev Richard Coles hits out at BBC over tax arrangements
The Rev Richard Coles has hit out at the BBC over its tax arrangements.