Sturgeon – Tax Powers must be Used for a Purpose

Sturgeon – Tax Powers must be Used for a Purpose

Addressing an audience at the David Hume Institute on Tuesday evening, Scotland’s First Minister argued that tax powers must be used for Scotland’s long-term social and economic benefit.

February 24, 2016
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Revenue Scotland Receives 100,000th tax Return

Revenue Scotland Receives 100,000th tax Return

Revenue Scotland has received its 100,000th tax return, ten months on from the creation of the first Scottish taxes in more than 300 years.

February 15, 2016
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Committee Support for new Property tax

Committee Support for new Property tax

Legislation that would levy a supplement on the purchase of additional residential properties has been given the backing of MSPs on the Scottish Parliament’s Finance Committee today.

February 12, 2016
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UK Taxman Seizes more than £2 Billion from tax Avoidance Scheme Users

Over £2 billion has been collected from users of tax avoidance schemes as a result of new government measures to collect disputed tax upfront.

February 08, 2016
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EU Engages in Tough Debate on Corporate Tax Practices

MEPs grilled eleven multinational companies on their corporate tax practices in a five-hour debate with the Special Committee on Tax Rulings on Monday.

November 19, 2015
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Taxing Times to Hold Assets Abroad and for Accidental Evaders

Whilst it has never been acceptable to evade tax, the UK has been allowing people to regularise their affairs with favourable amnesty terms. That toleration is about to change. As has been observed: a ticking time bomb now exists under tax dispensations.

October 12, 2015
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Colombian Corporates: Low Oil Prices Lead to Rising Corporate Taxes

Fitch Ratings expects Colombian corporates cash flows to continue seeing pressure from rising taxes as the Colombian government seeks to offset declines in tax revenues from the oil sector.

September 24, 2015
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New Inflation Estimates Offer First Look at Impact for Taxpayers in 2016

An early glimpse at the income tax picture for 2016 is now available from Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting US.

September 21, 2015
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Don’t Lose your Business just Because You’ve lost your Marriage

Divorce can end up being a 50 per cent “tax” on your entire wealth. That’s far, far worse than the tax rate you’ll pay when you eventually sell your company for billions.

July 17, 2015
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PMQs: Harman Targets Tax Credit Loss

Harriet Harman today argued that Tax Credit losses would hit the poorest in society hardest, arguing ‘You don’t get higher pay by cutting tax credits’.

June 24, 2015
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July Budget: Higher Earners Should Review Pension Tax Relief Perks

Britain’s higher earners should urgently consider reviewing their tax relief on pensions, affirms the chief executive of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations.

May 28, 2015
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BPR Offers Renewable Investors Timely Solution for IHT Mitigation

April 20, 2015
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Conservative Tax Cuts Worth Ten Times More to High Earners Than Basic Earners

New TUC-commissioned analysis published today (Thursday) of tax policies in the Conservative Party manifesto shows that the party has chosen to prioritise unfunded tax giveaways to the wealthy over support for the low-paid and middle earners.

April 16, 2015
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(UK) Happy New Tax Year - the Resolutions You Need to Know

With the new tax year starting on Easter Monday (6 April), changes to some tax rates and allowances will be introduced that individuals can take advantage of. ICAEW advises taxpayers to check which changes could make a difference to their personal finances and to get expert advice if unsure.

April 02, 2015
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(US) Using Tax Refunds for GAP Waivers Offers Peace of Mind

Receiving a hefty tax refund can be as joyful as Christmas in March or April. The goods you can buy are endless. Maybe even treat yourself to that new car you've had your eye on – after all, you work hard and deserve it.

March 31, 2015
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Unfilled Vacancies Costing UK Economy £18bn p.a.

New research reveals the scale and economic impact of unfilled vacancies on the UK economy – representing a staggering annual cost of over £18bn.

December 08, 2014
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UK Remains One of the Most Competitive Tax Destinations

The UK remains one of the most competitive tax destinations according to over 100 of the largest British-based businesses participating in KPMG's annual survey of tax competitiveness 2014. But Ireland has leapfrogged the UK to take the number one position this year.

December 01, 2014
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Global Salaries to Continue to Rise in 2015

A new survey from Aon Hewitt, the global talent, retirement and health solutions business of Aon plc, reveals that most employees around the world received pay increases in 2014 and can expect to receive comparable increases in 2015.

November 10, 2014
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Next Step Taken in Stamping Out International Tax Evasion

Today the UK, alongside 50 other countries and jurisdictions from across the globe, is taking the next step in stamping out tax evasion by signing a new agreement at the Global Forum in Berlin to automatically exchange information.

October 30, 2014
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Most Companies Now Taking Steps to Minimise Excise Tax Exposure

A new pulse survey from Aon Hewitt, the global talent, retirement and health solutions business of Aon plc (NYSE: AON), reveals that a significant number of U.S. employers are taking immediate steps to avoid triggering the excise tax on high cost health plans when it goes into effect in 2018.

October 17, 2014
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Gender Diversity Top Priority for Business Leaders

There are many good reasons for companies to believe that increasing gender diversity in their workforces will be a business boost, according to the Confederation of British Industry’s Northern Ireland chair

September 26, 2014
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