Clause 36 is a regulation-making power which allows for the new penalty regime on late filing and late payment to be brought into effect for income tax from 6 April 2024, with adaptations for those volunteering for the Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) pilot....
Clause 16 and Schedule 10 change the current rules for reporting information on self assessment tax returns for most unincorporated businesses. The aim is to allow more sole traders and partnerships to be eligible to use the cash basis rather than the accruals basis (also known as traditional a...
The Scottish Government is undertaking an inquiry into how the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013 has worked since it came into force. LITRG have submitted some comments focusing on the employment status of PAs. ...
Clause 32 and Schedule 13 introduce a new power, which allows His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to apply to the court for a disqualification order. This is in relation to directors and other persons who control or exercise influence over a company involved in promoting tax avoidance and opera...
Whilst the LITRG are encouraged that HMRC are consulting on the guidance at an early stage, we do have concerns that having a ‘one size fits all’ guide is not the correct approach and thought should be given to those with additional needs and how they can be adequately addressed. ...
LITRG is generally supportive of localisation where it means people are better served by authorities being able to flex benefits and services to local needs. But individuals may be confused about to whom they turn for guidance and what power exists to change things in their community. Local and national authorities should aim to keep service standards consistent, and to minimise any ‘postcode lott...