Blog | Chartered Institute of Taxation

Doctors’ pension rescue plan given short shrift by MPs

By Hamant Verma on 19 July 2019

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Liz Truss was asked by Conservative MP Andrew Selous to make a statement on the implications for patients of the taxation of NHS pensions.

MPs reflect on twenty years of devolution

By Chris Young on 19 July 2019

MPs debated the first two decades of devolution in a Commons debate led by the Scottish and Welsh Affairs committees last week.

Lords question Financial Secretary over Loan Charge

By George Crozier on 16 July 2019

In response to questioning from the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee the Financial Secretary revealed that he would shortly be announcing 'clarifications' to the loan charge, including a commitment that HMRC will not apply the loan charge to a tax year which was closed on the basis of fully disclosed information.

Committee’s concerns over business rates not shared by Tax Minister

By Hamant Verma on 15 July 2019

The Treasury Committee continued its inquiry into the impact of business rates, with two hearings last week.

Peers unhappy with inappropriate use of delegated powers and guidance

By George Crozier on 12 July 2019

Peers debated the legislative process on June 12th, drawing in particular on two reports produced by the House of Lords Constitution Committee,

Kilimanjaro challenge in aid of the tax charities 17-27 September 2020

By Nick Pope on 12 July 2019

Are you interested in joining a sponsored Kilimanjaro challenge, in aid of TaxAid and TaxHelp due to take place from 17-27 September 2020 – places are limited and are starting to be snapped up!

Stamp duty, sugar tax, ‘tax free ports’ and relief for granny flats

By Hamant Verma on 5 July 2019

The two contenders to be the next Conservative party leader – and the next Prime Minister – both announced additional proposals for tax cuts this week, as ballot papers went out to the 160,000 party members.

MPs pass Structures and Buildings Allowance regulations

By Hamant Verma on 5 July 2019

The draft Capital Allowances (Structures and Buildings Allowances) Regulations 2019, which were laid before Parliament on 17 June, were approved after a short debate on the floor of the House of Commons this week. Labour did not vote against the measure, preferring to wait to scrutinise the guidance when HMRC publishes it later this year.

Trade remedies regulations laid

By George Crozier on 5 July 2019

Our regular update of tax and customs-related developments in secondary legislation.

Time to retain, reform or replace business rates?

By Hamant Verma on 2 July 2019

A CIOT/IFS debate on taxing commercial property asked whether it was time to retain, reform or replace business rates.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
…
next ›
last »