Residual tax and the loan charge
Richard Coombs considers HMRC’s updated guidance on collecting any residual tax due as a result of the loan charge.
Government publishes review of R & D tax relief regime
Government review of R& D tax relief indicates that the relief does promote R & D spending but that 51% of companies have never heard of it. Richard Coombs takes a look at the findings.
Professionally qualified tax advisers
The importance of using professionally qualified tax advisers is recognised by the government and it may become a legal requirement for all advisers giving tax advice on a commercial basis to be a member of a professional body. Rest assured Bates Weston’s tax team are members of the CIOT and ICAEW.
Disguised Remuneration : independent loan charge review
The legislative changes brought about by the independent review into the controversial loan charge received Royal Assent on 22 July and are therefore now law.
Disguised remuneration schemes – settlement refunds
If you used a disguised remuneration scheme between the 6 April 1999 and 5 April 2016 and settled the tax due with HMRC between 16 March 2016 and 11 March 2020, you may be eligible for a refund or a waiver.