Welcome to Tax update, which provides a round-up and explanation of the latest tax issues.

1   Introduction

2   General news

  • UK-Swiss co-operation agreement and HMRC refunds
  • Tax avoidance: recent developments

3   Private client

  • Ability to rely on third party software based on HMRC's specifications

4   PAYE and employment

  • Filing employment related securities returns - wait until after the May bank holiday

5   Business tax

  • Common Consolidate Tax base (CCTB) and EU double taxation dispute resolution
  • Penalties for late submission of partnership tax return cancelled

6   VAT

  • Sveda principles: VAT on acquisition of tools to be leased without consideration

7   And finally

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