Simplicity in tax

irst published in 2013, this report examines simplicity which, along with certainty and stability, is one of the cornerstones of a good tax system: but why is it important? How can policymakers pursue simplicity? Are there occasions when other factors might justify complexity?

Call for evidence: raising standards in the tax advice market

ACCA's response to HMRC call for evidence on suggestions about how to raise and maintain high standards of competence and behaviour in the tax advice market in order to protect consumers and improve compliance.

Returners resources

Access a range of resources for an accountant to reskill prior to returning to work after a career or family break

Technical factsheet: treatment of benefits in kind – P11D guidance

There are special rules relating to certain kinds of benefit. However, in the absence of specific rules, the methods ‘cost to the employer’ and ‘money’s worth’ can be used to calculate the taxable value of benefit in kind.

Budget 2020

ACCA has a host of webinars and support available to help you and your practice understand Budget 2020

Off-payroll working response

Comments from ACCA to HMRC’s policy consultation on off-payroll working rules in the private sector from April 2020, in May 2019

Finance Act 2019: overview

In our downloadable overview, we highlight some of the main areas and impact of the Finance Act 2019.

ACCA response to HM Treasury and HMRC Digital Services Tax consultation

ACCA welcomes the opportunity to provide views in response to HM Treasury on digital services tax (DST).

Tax as a force for good: rebalancing our tax systems to support a global economy fit for the future

On 27 February 2019, ACCA and Deloitte jointly organised an event in Brussels called Tax as a force for good: rebalancing our tax systems to support a global economy fit for the future, in order to explore how shifting tax from labour to natural resource use, pollution and consumption could help meet the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and an inclusive, circular economy.

Self-assessment exclusions

There are ongoing problems with the SA tax calculator

Tax as a force for good: rebalancing our tax systems to support a global economy fit for the future

Considering the challenges societies are facing today, it is time to rebalance our tax systems and use tax as a force for good.

HMRC podcasts

HMRC has launched a suite of podcasts

Making tax digital: pilot communication

Members should be aware that HMRC is contacting clients directly about their MTD obligations

Budget 2018

Find out all you need to know about the Budget with our special issue of In Practice

Amending HMRC's Civil Information Powers

Comments from ACCA to a public consultation issued by HM Revenue & Customs.

Making tax digital for VAT

VAT Notice 700/22: Making Tax Digital for VAT, HMRC guidance and free ACCA member guidance are available

Self-assessment filing issues

There are ongoing problems with the SA tax calculator

Trusts legal framework factsheets

ACCA members can request a range of legal framework factsheets

Review of the corporate intangible fixed assets regime

ACCA comments on a public consultation issued by the HM Treasury and HM Revenue & Customs in May 2018.

Technical factsheet: Settlement offers

The settlement offer was introduced by s111A of the Employment Rights Act 1996 to provide a new tool to assist employers to resolve issues at work. The offer and the subsequent discussions between the employer and the employee can result in them concluding a settlement agreement by which the employment is terminated in a mutually acceptable way.

Technical factsheet: Family-friendly rights

A number of important rights have been introduced in an effort to address the work/life balance problems faced in modern working families. These rights are only accorded to employees. Most of them depend upon serving a particular period of continuous employment. Employers are free to provide enhancement to these rights if they wish but the outline below is the basic statutory entitlement.

Relief available on losses on loans by traders

The how, when and by whom relief can be claimed on losses

Capital gains and chattels

A refresher on CGT and chattels

CGT loss relief when a taxpayer dies

What to consider when it comes to CGT losses, including worked example

Jointly owned property and form 17

Guidance on how and when to use form 17 with regards to jointly owned property

Finalising clients’ tax returns

Browse our ‘aide memoire’ of common and quirky issues/errors/omissions

Personal income tax – interest on qualifying loans

Under Income Tax Act 2007 (ITA) s383, interest paid on ‘qualifying loans’ is deductible in the tax computation

When are pre-letting expenses allowed?

A look at pre-letting expenses and the issue of whether repairs are a capital or revenue expense

Rollover relief

A 60-second refresher and worked examples

Tax irregularities – should I resign?

A step-by-step guide to dealing with possible tax irregularities

Interest on loans from residential property income

A new measure will restrict relief for finance costs

Tax changes affecting buy-to-let properties

Tax changes for holding a rental property as an individual, or in a limited company, will need to be carefully considered by landlords

Changes to tax relief for residential landlords

A quick refresher on the impact of the new finance costs restrictions

Allowable expenses when using home as office

Tips to benefit from – and traps to avoid

Badges of trade

A side-by-side comparison of badges of trade between circumstances pointing to trade or investment

Income and expenses helpful hints for tax return

Understanding taxable and non-taxable receipts

Offline options for paying HMRC

Fewer options available for those who choose not to pay online

Paying a self-assessment liability via PAYE code

It could pay to get the details right

Top five most popular self-assessment questions

HMRC has revealed the most popular questions - and answers

Overpayments from customers

Don’t overlook the VAT, tax and legal implications of overpayments

VAT partial exemption

A review of the potential pitfalls

Changes to the VAT flat-rate scheme

A look at how the changes may affect users

VAT on e-commerce transactions

How the VAT regime applies to digital services

IR35 – how to calculate the deemed employment payment

IR35 applies to individuals who would be employees of their clients if they didn’t use a service company

Changes to PAYE tax coding

Why it pays to get it right first time

Car fuel and mileage allowance

Understanding allowances for employees who use a company car

Changes to ATED reporting

The new rules on annual tax on enveloped dwellings come into force from 1 April 2018

Inheritance tax and how to reduce it

There are a number of steps that clients need to understand to ensure that they receive HMRC allowances

Public sector and IR35 suppliers

Guidance to share with clients who operate in the public sector

Comments from ACCA on HMRC VAT MTD regulations draft

Comments from ACCA to HM Revenue and Customs on Draft legislation: The Value Added Tax (Amendment) Regulations 2018.

Corporate tax and the digital economy: position paper

Comments from ACCA to HM Treasury on 'Corporate tax and the digital economy: position paper'. A position paper issued by HM Treasury.

Costs and benefits to small companies of digital reporting

Brunel University paper examining the costs and benefits to small companies in the UK of statutory digital reporting.

Fair taxation of the digital economy

ACCA response to the European Commission's consultation on Fair taxation of the digital economy.

Proposed enhancements to Hong Kong tax system

Proposed enhancements to Hong Kong tax system. Issued by the Financial Secretary, Hong Kong

G20 public trust in tax

This report, published jointly by ACCA, IFAC and CA ANZ, is the first ever in-depth study of people’s views and who they trust on international taxation across all of the G20 Nations.

The pitfalls of incorporating a letting business

A look at the issues for landlords around incorporation

Scottish tax rates

The Scottish Finance Bill 2017/18 has been passed by the Scottish Parliament

Benefits reporting

There is no longer an £8,500 remuneration limit

Annual tax on enveloped dwellings (ATED)

HMRC has created a new digital service for the ATED

Dividend allowance

Calculations and impact of the dividend allowance

Interest payable on loans relating to property income from residential properties

This measure will restrict relief for finance costs on residential properties to the basic rate of income tax and will be introduced over four years from 6 April 2017.

Personal savings allowance

From 6 April 2016, basic rate taxpayers can earn up to £1,000 in savings income tax-free. Higher rate taxpayers can earn up to £500.

Landlords' options under Making Tax Digital

Landlords will be able to use the cash basis rather than GAAP

Guide to Budget 2017

ACCA's Guide To... Budget 2017 and Guide To... Tax Rates and Allowances 2017 are now available

Finance bill inquiry 2017

ACCA's written evidence to the UK's House of Lords Finance bill subcommittee, in response to a call for evidence for the annual inquiry into the UK Finance Bill.

Simplification of the Corporation Tax computation

ACCA comments on the proposals issued by the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) on the Simplification of the Corporation Tax computation.

Indirect taxes - current trends across South Asia and UAE

ACCA and EY look at the evolution of VAT and current trends of indirect taxes across South Asia and UAE in this joint report

ACCA response to HMRC consultation on Making Tax Digital

ACCA has responded to the six HMRC's consultation papers on 'Making Tax Digital' issued in August 2016.

HMRC consultation on tackling offshore tax evasion - a requirement to correct

ACCA has responded to a consultation by HM Revenue & Customs on tackling offshore tax evasion

Strengthening Tax Avoidance Sanctions and Deterrents

ACCA response to HMRC consultation, Strengthening Tax Avoidance Sanctions and Deterrents.