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Fear that Taylor recommendations have been kicked into long grass

By Hamant Verma on 25 June 2018

MPs held a debate on insecure work and the ‘gig economy’, initiated by Labour’s Stephanie Peacock. The debate comes on the back of the Supreme Court ruling on Pimlico Plumbers – see more here – and as the Government considers responses to its consultations linked to the Taylor Review. Most speakers were Labour, with only one Conservative backbench speaker.

Government responds to childcare concerns of MPs and LITRG

By George Crozier on 21 June 2018

The Government has responded to recommendations from the House of Commons Treasury Committee on Childcare, which were heavily influenced by the CIOT’s Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG).

Review of Lord Mayor's Debates

By Chris Young on 20 June 2018

The 2008 global recession may have engendered an era of deep distrust of the approach of government and business to the issue of tax, but the profession has its role to play in righting the wrongs of the past and restoring public trust in the UK and international tax systems.

Treasury Committee enquiries and disputes hearing with LITRG

By George Crozier on 18 June 2018

The Treasury Select Committee has held its first hearing as part of its inquiry into the conduct of tax enquiries and resolution of tax disputes. Witnesses included Victoria Todd of the CIOT's Low Incomes Tax Reform Group and (in a personal capacity) CIOT Council member Keith Gordon. This liveblog was updated through the hearing.

Single fiscal event here to stay, says tax minister at CIOT Parliamentary Reception

By Hamant Verma on 6 June 2018

Financial Secretary Mel Stride praised the role of the CIOT in helping shape tax policy, and promised the Government would stick to its objective of ‘decluttering the tax terrain’, in a speech at the Institute’s parliamentary reception last night (5 June).

Treasury Committee Chair Nicky Morgan gives CTA Address (plus audio)

By Hamant Verma on 25 May 2018

Nicky Morgan MP, Chair of the House of Commons Treasury Committee, used her invitation from the CIOT to give the 2018 CTA address, to explain the role of the committee, briefly outline its current work and speculate on why tax has become such a hot topic in the media, as well as raise concerns about HMRC’s customer service.

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Fear that Taylor recommendations have been kicked into long grass

Government responds to childcare concerns of MPs and LITRG

Review of Lord Mayor's Debates

Treasury Committee enquiries and disputes hearing with LITRG

Single fiscal event here to stay, says tax minister at CIOT Parliamentary Reception

Treasury Committee Chair Nicky Morgan gives CTA Address (plus audio)

Business and NGOs set out joint principles for tax incentives

Commission calls for property and inheritance tax reforms

MPs take up LITRG concerns on universal credit

Ministers fail to reach agreement on customs proposals