The CIOT and the ATT submitted responses to the UK government’s proposal to introduce VAT on private school fees from 1 January 2025. Both responses highlighted concerns related to the timing, complexity and impact of the VAT changes on the sector.

CIOT reports on its joint project with the ICAEW to address HMRC’s service levels.

If you have clients that are employed through an umbrella company, it may be useful for you to know that they can soon request a free ‘payslip audit’ via LITRG.

ATT and CIOT summarise their recent engagement with HMRC regarding Making Tax Digital, and highlight the next steps and further guidance available to members.

LITRG recommends taxpayers to check for missing Home Responsibilities Protection before making voluntary National Insurance contributions.

How do you write an introduction about tax before such a critical event as the Budget, when it is not going to be published until afterwards? That is the problem I face here.

During a time of major political transitions, we consider the goals, strategies and frustrations expressed during the party conferences – and look ahead to the future.