HMRC’s discretionary PAYE powers and the Hoey and Higgs cases
ITEPA 2003 s 684(7A)(b) provides HMRC with wide discretionary powers to collect PAYE direct from individuals....
Spring Budget 2020: Tackling Construction Industry Scheme Abuse – a consultation
HMRC are consulting on changes to construction industry scheme deductions claimed against PAYE, deemed contractors rules...
A moment of relief?
COVID-19 is having a huge impact in the way people work, with large numbers working from home for the first time....
Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay and Leave
It is intended that entitlement to Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay and Leave will come into effect from 6 April 2020....
Off-payroll working in the private sector: draft legislation and House of Lords inquiry
The ATT and CIOT have submitted comments on draft secondary legislation regarding the extension of the off-payroll worki...
Disguised remuneration: independent loan charge review
The CIOT has met HMRC to discuss the draft Finance Bill legislation regarding the government’s changes to the disguised ...
Review of off-payroll working rules: Meetings with HMRC
We summarise various meetings with HMRC arising from the review of the proposed new off-payroll working rules....
National Minimum Wage Consultation Forum with Employment and Payroll Group (EPG)
A recent discussion of national minimum wage (NMW) issues with HMRC and BEIS has highlighted the need for a standing for...
Termination awards and sporting testimonials: Class 1A NICs
New regulations will require Class 1A NICs to be payable in real time from 6 April 2020 on termination awards and sporti...
Employment Allowance reform: information requirements
As reported in October’s technical newsdesk, the government have said that they will res