Businesses encouraged to access their BTA

30 September 2020: New guidance from HMRC explains the services available in business tax accounts (BTAs). ICAEW’s Tax Faculty outlines what the account offers.

Is fintech the key to the UK’s trading future?

30 September 2020: The UK government is setting up programmes to push UK fintech further onto the world’s stage. Does the sector see the same opportunity?

CE marking: just one headache for the manufacturing sector

30 September 2020: As the Brexit transition period nears its end, manufacturers are working to get measures in place in preparation. Rittal UK’s finance and HR director explains some of the complications involved.

Post-Brexit VAT: a minefield both sides of the Channel

30 September 2020: As the Brexit transition period nears its end, businesses in the UK and EU face a number of VAT issues that need to be addressed, says indirect tax expert Stephen Dale, FCA.

ICAEW gives evidence to parliament on future of tax system

22 September 2020: Key recommendations to the Treasury Select Committee included moving the tax year end, focusing on the distinction between employed and self-employed, and improving day-to-day interactions with the tax administration system.

FinCEN files: a spotlight on UK money laundering

22 September: The FinCEN documents highlight the UK’s problem with money laundering. How can ICAEW members do their part in the battle against economic crime?

Business rates multiplier should be reduced, says ICAEW

21 September 2020: ICAEW has warned that urgent action is needed before the current business rates holiday ends in April 2021 and suggested that there was a strong case for a significant reduction in the multiplier.

Practically speaking: pandemic prompts extra time for account filing

UK companies struggling with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic have been given more time to file their accounts at Companies House.

Practically speaking: company electronic tagging deadline extended

The COVID-19 crisis has led the Financial Conduct Authority to extend the deadline for companies to comply with European Single Electronic Format requirements.

Practically speaking: more time for DAC6 reporting

Deadlines for reporting cross-border transactions under DAC6 regulations intended to identify tax practices with particular hallmarks have been extended. Taxpayers and their advisers are being warned, however, not to be complacent.