Agent Update October-November 2009 Issue 14
Introduction
Welcome to the fourteenth edition of Agent Update. In this edition we feature updates to a number of important manuals, including the International Manual and Corporate Finance Manual, and information on how customers should implement the return of the standard VAT rate to 17.5 per cent.
As ever, we recognise that not all topics will be relevant to you. By 'scanning' the brief introductions to each piece, you should be able to identify the topics that are relevant to you within a couple of minutes. You can then click on the link to view the full information.
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Tax
Developments and changes to legislation and allowances relating to UK tax. View the Tax section.
HMRC Service
Changes to HMRC services, upcoming HMRC events and guidance. View the Service section.
Consultations
Details of live consultations and response summaries. View the Consultations section.
This month's top articles
VAT reversion to 17.5
per cent - a guide for businesses (PDF 247K)
A guide for VAT-registered businesses on how to implement the return of
the standard VAT rate to 17.5 per cent on 1 January 2010.
Joint filing
of HMRC and Companies House Returns - latest position
HMRC and Companies House are developing an optional joint filing facility.
New
information on inaccuracy penalties
An e-learning module is available to help agents and taxpayers understand
how the new penalties for inaccuracies will affect them. This system is
being extended to environmental taxes, excise duties, Inheritance Tax,
Insurance Premium Tax and Stamp Duties.
