Tax system “overcomplicated”, say MPs

The UK tax system is "overcomplicated" and an "obstacle to growth", according to members of the Treasury committee. In a report published on Friday (16 June), the committee called for a simplification of the tax system, claiming the Government's decision to close the...

Employee share schemes under review

The Government is now running an open consultation into employee share schemes, intending to simplify the set-up process for businesses. The Treasury is running an open consultation into the save as you earn (SAYE) scheme and the share incentive plan (SIP), seeking to...

Fuel advisory rates update

HMRC has published the latest advisory fuel rates (AFR) for company car users, which applies from today (1 June 2023). The AFR for diesel has been cut, while unleaded rates have stayed the same. There has also been a minimal increase in LPG rates compared to March...

ICAEW asks HMRC to rethink quarterly reports

The Institute for Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has asked HMRC to "rethink" its quarterly reporting policy for Making Tax Digital for income tax self-assessment (MTD for ITSA). Under proposed MTD for ITSA rules, self-assessment customers must keep...