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

1 General

1.1 Tax implications of new UK-GAAP applicable for micro entities – FRS105

1.2 Finance (no.2) Bill 2017: ways and means resolutions

1.3 Two new HMRC Director Generals appointed

2 Private client

2.1 31 July deadline for self assessment returns - penalty

2.2 UK domicile position taking into account father's and grandfather's domiciles

3 Trust, estates and IHT

3.1I HT record tax take

4 PAYE and employment

4.1 Director's personal liability for unpaid NICs

5 Business tax



5.1 EU Parliament's latest proposal on harmonisation of corporate taxation systems

5.2 Insurance Linked Securities regulations

5.3 FTT dismisses company's appeal that HMRC need justification to open an enquiry

5.4 Company residence determined by the influence of its parent company

6 Tax publications

6.1 Use and enjoyment provisions for telecommunication services

6.2 Zero-rating for student accommodation

7 And finally

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Download - Weekly Tax Update - 31 July 2017

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