Loan charge review calls for evidence

The independent review into the loan charge has issued a call for evidence with examples of promotional material and marketing leaflets a priority for the review team. The review was announced by the Treasury in January and is being led by Ray McCann, a former President of the Chartered Institute of Taxation. It is now… Read more…

Companies House begins to verify identities

A new service has been launched that allows individuals to verify their identity directly with Companies House through GOV.UK. The introduction of identity verification is one of the key changes to company law as part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. Companies House has landmark new and enhanced powers to combat economic… Read more…

Government taking right approach to tariff negotiations

The UK government is taking the right approach to tariff negotiations with the US despite downgrades to the economic outlook, says the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its growth forecast for global GDP to 2.8% from 3.3% this year. The IMF predicts that the increase in tariffs and… Read more…

Latest guidance for employers

HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin. The April issue has information on various topics, including: the new rates of the National Minimum Wage reporting expenses and benefits for the tax year ending 5 April 2025 changes to notifications by employers to operate PAYE on a proportion of a globally mobile employee’s… Read more…