HMRC
United Kingdom | 15 Oct 14
Another blow to QROPS
In the Taxation of Pensions Bill, debated in the House of Commons yesterday, and accompanying notes published by HMRC, a new requirement for QROPS to be tested against the lifetime allowance (LTA) more than just at crystallisation, has been inserted.
United Kingdom | 13 Oct 14
HMRC evasion clampdown sees jump in criminal
The number of criminal prosecutions for tax evasion has grown by a third in the space of a year as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) clamps down on the UK’s £35bn tax gap, according to Thomson Reuters.
United Kingdom | 10 Oct 14
HMRC redefines promoters of tax avoidance
Draft legislation which is being examined by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will exclude two types of people from the definition of promoters of tax avoidance schemes.
Thousands of tax bills miscalculated twice by HMRC
Tax bills for many thousands of people may have been miscalculated twice, according to a leaked staff email at HM Revenue & Customs.
DeVere Green praises maturing UK
The UK government’s proposal to give Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) the same rights as traditional UK-based pensions demonstrates the maturity of the pension transfer market, says deVere’s Nigel Green.