http://www.tax.org.uk/media_centre/LatestNews-migratedhttp://www.tax.org.uk/media_centre/LatestNews-migrated/VAT_borderline_anomalies_CIOTThe CIOT comments, sent to HMRC on 16 May 2012, on their consultation document entitled 'VAT: Addressing borderline anomalies'.Wed, 16 May 2012 13:39:54 GMThttp://www.tax.org.uk/2d8VAfS41wEe5cHecrpWRqA-3d-3dThe Chartered Institute of Taxationhttp://www.tax.org.uk/media_centre/LatestNews-migrated/New_CIOTPres_system_not_brokenTue, 15 May 2012 14:40:00 GMThttp://www.tax.org.uk/2dSMTipz77UuVPpq5rUkvMw-3d-3dThe Chartered Institute of Taxationhttp://www.tax.org.uk/media_centre/LatestNews-migrated/HMRC_admin_stealthtaxTue, 15 May 2012 10:04:00 GMThttp://www.tax.org.uk/2R-2bvF3T6YEkKOcArnHpnQ1A-3d-3dThe Chartered Institute of Taxationhttp://www.tax.org.uk/media_centre/LatestNews-migrated/CL_MJ_MayupdateFurther exchanges with HMRC have confirmed that the issue of letters in February and March are not being treated as ‘decision letters’, so they do not consider that the judicial review claims time limit runs from their issue.Tue, 15 May 2012 08:05:00 GMThttp://www.tax.org.uk/2VsF1m8pIO0O7OoGWn6mX3Q-3d-3dThe Chartered Institute of Taxationhttp://www.tax.org.uk/media_centre/LatestNews-migrated/5.1m_taxreconMon, 14 May 2012 15:22:00 GMThttp://www.tax.org.uk/2XRJrDQaphkGWeYr8jhHhjw-3d-3dThe Chartered Institute of Taxationhttp://www.tax.org.uk/media_centre/LatestNews-migrated/CIPP_AutoEnrolThe Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals is carrying out a survey to understand where businesses are in their preparation for Automatic (pension) Enrolment. The survey is aimed primarily at payroll providers and employers. For any CIOT & ATT members who would be interested in completing it, a link to the survey can be found here; it is open until 8 June.Mon, 14 May 2012 13:51:00 GMThttp://www.tax.org.uk/25qEzZt72UkKGN4EljfkJmA-3d-3dThe Chartered Institute of Taxationhttp://www.tax.org.uk/media_centre/LatestNews-migrated/Joint_AP_updateAs CIOT and ATT members will know from various notes in Tax Adviser and on the website, the tax professional bodies and the tax charities have been meeting with HMRC to discuss various process initiatives, officially called the ‘Joint Understanding Agents Programme’ but often known as the ‘Clasper initiative’. Good progress has been made on various projects and you will find attached a general update covering progress on P35s, e mail pilots, bereavement issues, post, 64-8s and other areas.Mon, 14 May 2012 12:58:00 GMThttp://www.tax.org.uk/2rtv7DVSJ0Eup8SlSpaqgxg-3d-3dThe Chartered Institute of Taxationhttp://www.tax.org.uk/media_centre/LatestNews-migrated/ECA_CIOTThe CIOT comments, sent to HM Treasury on 14 May 2012, regarding enhanced capital allowances – energy saving plant and machinery and environmentally beneficial plant and machinery.Mon, 14 May 2012 08:26:00 GMThttp://www.tax.org.uk/2q4lvXYLp1EW2uXzEwNgN8Q-3d-3dThe Chartered Institute of Taxationhttp://www.tax.org.uk/media_centre/LatestNews-migrated/HMRC_PAYE_update114HMRC have provided a further informal update on PAYE related matters for sharing. The update covers Employer Annual Returns, RTI and Regional Employer NICs holiday for new businesses.Fri, 11 May 2012 13:33:00 GMThttp://www.tax.org.uk/2PCrxGTxRhUu9QyK0sPcsGw-3d-3dThe Chartered Institute of Taxationhttp://www.tax.org.uk/media_centre/LatestNews-migrated/EU_Tax_Develop_31Jan12The summary of EU tax developments to 31 March 2012 is available to download here in Adobe (pdf) format.Fri, 11 May 2012 13:15:00 GMThttp://www.tax.org.uk/22fqHoA0zI0uPaGX-2fwRIWAA-3d-3dThe Chartered Institute of Taxationhttp://www.tax.org.uk/media_centre/LatestNews-migrated/CFC_cl180Sch20_CIOTThe CIOT comments, sent to HMRC on 9 May 2012, regarding the draft provisions in Schedule 20 Finance (No4) Bill regarding the proposed new rules for CFCs.Thu, 10 May 2012 11:13:00 GMThttp://www.tax.org.uk/2qBlYWffYqESR90oIhzuslA-3d-3dThe Chartered Institute of Taxationhttp://www.tax.org.uk/media_centre/LatestNews-migrated/lease_premiums_publicThe CIOT invites comments on this informal consultation on the potential implications of amending a complex element of lease premium relief, concerning the deemed tax treatment of long leases as shorter leases.Thu, 10 May 2012 10:49:00 GMThttp://www.tax.org.uk/2MclXOvb2jEi1AgfUTZZPSA-3d-3dThe Chartered Institute of Taxationhttp://www.tax.org.uk/media_centre/LatestNews-migrated/CFE_Apr12_reportsThe General Assembly of the Confédération Fiscale Européenne (CFE) was held in Brussels on 18-20 April 2012, along with meetings of the CFE’s Fiscal Committee and Professional Affairs Committee. Summaries of each meeting can be found in the attached report, along with the 2012 CFE schedule.Tue, 08 May 2012 15:37:00 GMThttp://www.tax.org.uk/2iA2DTzcAyUWisPLOBSS2og-3d-3dThe Chartered Institute of Taxationhttp://www.tax.org.uk/media_centre/LatestNews-migrated/DE_losing_gment_onlineTue, 08 May 2012 14:25:00 GMThttp://www.tax.org.uk/2aImrWt-2frYEOUb0QooQkpDg-3d-3dThe Chartered Institute of Taxationhttp://www.tax.org.uk/media_centre/LatestNews-migrated/Luton_Stevenage_WT_minsTue, 08 May 2012 11:01:00 GMThttp://www.tax.org.uk/29Oae6N51tUiNqc6FAMpuKQ-3d-3dThe Chartered Institute of Taxationhttp://www.tax.org.uk/media_centre/LatestNews-migrated/HMRC_PAYE_update113HMRC have provided a further informal update on PAYE related matters. The update covers Employer Annual Returns, Earning Order deductions, VAT returns and toolkits.Fri, 04 May 2012 13:07:00 GMThttp://www.tax.org.uk/2nC-2bfeJqnRkK-2bDWUTIH0CjQ-3d-3dThe Chartered Institute of Taxationhttp://www.tax.org.uk/media_centre/LatestNews-migrated/RKB_mobileappsAs previously mentioned, HMRC have been working with the IT software development industry on the provision of mobile record keeping applications (apps) for small businesses and the self-employed (who are under the VAT threshold). These basic apps can be used on smartphones to record transactions in real time, including taking a photo of receipts.Wed, 02 May 2012 14:49:00 GMThttp://www.tax.org.uk/2S3I1QU7kX0abnYvFtx42Lw-3d-3dThe Chartered Institute of Taxationhttp://www.tax.org.uk/media_centre/LatestNews-migrated/incorr_pen_late_SAreturnsHMRC have provided us with an apology and explanation around the issue recently of some incorrect penalty notices.Wed, 02 May 2012 14:38:00 GMThttp://www.tax.org.uk/2VO-2fKViRKYEKN62aF-2fEmsYg-3d-3dThe Chartered Institute of Taxationhttp://www.tax.org.uk/media_centre/LatestNews-migrated/AgentUpdate29Agent Update 29, April - May 2012, has been published. This is available to download here in PDF format.Wed, 02 May 2012 14:33:00 GMThttp://www.tax.org.uk/2fR7fwFmKa0a4MgqfNNbh7A-3d-3dThe Chartered Institute of Taxationhttp://www.tax.org.uk/media_centre/LatestNews-migrated/EMI_ER_CIOTThe CIOT comments, sent to HMRC on 30 April 2012, regarding Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI) and Entrepreneurs' Relief.Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:05:00 GMThttp://www.tax.org.uk/2tcBCroTLukmF41RM01pYOg-3d-3dThe Chartered Institute of Taxation