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HMRC has issued a statement in which it said that it wanted to remind consumers that certain sales and import taxes and duties may apply when they buy goods or receive gifts that have come from abroad....
The beautiful game (football, not tax)
I have a confession to make.
I don’t act for any sports leagues. That’s not to say I wouldn’t be interested, if someone from the FA, for example, reads this.
However, I know that stories...
VAT – Know your customer
A recent VAT case demonstrates the importance of knowing basic information about the person to whom you are selling. There is also a warning of an increasingly common VAT fraud.
Dom Buckley IRS Ltd...
Merry VATmas
VAT is not normally the subject of festive cheer – especially this year when we face a 2.5% increase just over the horizon. This article briefly reviews some of the happier VAT rules in connection with...
Tax on fun
Taxes have been around for a very, very long time. Many things fall within the scope of tax, work, drinking, driving and even death. And now, finally, HMRC are taxing fun.
Ok, maybe not, but...
VAT on professional fees for company in financial difficulties
A recent VAT decision of the Upper Tribunal will be of interest to companies in financial difficulty and their advisers.
HMRC v Airtours Holiday Transport Ltd [2010] UKUT 404 (TCC)
A large holiday...
Smoothie operator
Following on from recent VAT cases looking into the ins and outs of M&S teacakes (are they a cake or a biscuit) and Subway sandwiches (whether or not they were food...ahem hot food) we now have another...
Stamp Duty increase in the Budget – did you spot it?
No I'm not talking about the rise to 5% on high end residential property which kicks in next year. Rather this was a hidden change which will affect commercial property purchasers from 4 January 2011.
Pat...
Court of Appeal victory for price comparison websites
Two companies operated websites, by which prospective customers were provided with a 'comparison service' for insurance cover from various insurers. They received commission from the insurers to whom they...