In a previously unreported settlement with the UK Government, Vodaphone appears to have made a large payment to HMRC. The additional taxes related to the tax returns of an Irish subsidiary. Although the overall amount settled was not disclosed Vodaphone were required to reclaim approximately £57m from the Irish Government in tax that should have been paid in the UK. Continue Reading
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Good news, exports on the increase
The period April – June 2013 has seen positive economic growth for the second quarter. The economy expanded by 0.7%. Hopes of rebalancing the economy towards trade and investment were given a boost by an impressive 3.6% increase in exports in the same period. However, the good news may too good for the Bank of England. It has pledged to Continue Reading
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Partnerships and LLPs
HMRC closed their consultation on the proposed changes to the taxation of partnerships and LLPs on 9th August. Any subsequent changes will be introduced in the Finance Bill 2014, and be effective from 6 April 2014. Two possible changes are worth highlighting. 1. Disguised employment HMRC aim to create a new concept for LLPs, a salaried member. They believe that the Continue Reading
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Off-shore, online gambling to pay UK tax
Online betting companies that have based their operations in offshore tax jurisdictions, to avoid Britain's gambling taxes, will be hit with a new levy to be introduced from December 2014. It is estimated that the new tax may raise £300m for the UK taxpayer. The Government is to impose a 15% tax on operators in the £2bn remote gambling market. Continue Reading
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