Plans to stiffen the penalties for offshore tax evasion have been criticised by lawyers and tax advisers who have warned that they could end up criminalising people and companies who have unwittingly broken the rules.
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Stamp duty tax take rises as house prices increase
Official figures show that house prices in England have risen considerably faster than in the rest of the United Kingdom in the past year.
Views sought on new Inheritance Tax Proposals
Earlier this year during the Summer Budget the Government announced it would phase in a new residence nil-rate band (RNRB) from 6 April 2017 when a residence is passed upon death to a direct descendant.
Fines double for not paying correct statutory wages
A new package of measures has been announced by the Business Secretary to ensure employees receive the pay to which they are entitled.
Businesses could face additional costs from EU work ruling
In a landmark ruling, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has said that time spent travelling to and from first and last appointments by workers who do not have a fixed work office, should be regarded as … Continue reading