On 16 March 2016, the Chancellor delivered the 2016 Budget. This article provides an overview of the key developments relevant to HR practitioners. […]
Category: Share/Stock Plans
UK tax authorities crackdown on remuneration tax avoidance
In February 2016, the UK tax authorities (HMRC) announced that they will be cracking down on certain types of remuneration arrangements which seek to convert what would otherwise be taxable employment income into capital gains. […]
Highlights for HR professionals from the draft Finance Bill 2016
The draft Finance Bill 2016 was published on 9 December 2015 and contains a number of provisions that will be relevant to HR practitioners. These provisions implement the changes announced in the Government’s Summer Budget and Autumn Statement and will take effect from 6 April 2016. […]
Directors’ remuneration: FRC publishes revisions to UK Corporate Governance Code
The Financial Reporting Council published final revisions to the UK Corporate Governance Code which applies to UK listed companies for accounting periods starting on or after 1 October 2014. […]
Autumn statement 2013: Good news for employee share ownership and other welcome tax breaks
The Chancellor’s Autumn statement provides some welcome news for both employers and employees. Many of the employment tax measures reflect the government’s priorities of promoting employee share ownership, simplifying the tax system and cracking down on tax avoidance. […]
Employee shareholder status implemented from 1 September 2013
From 1 September 2013, employees will be able to receive shares in their employer tax free in exchange for giving up certain employment rights. […]
HMRC issues guidance on share-based payments made after the cessation of employment
This guidance sets out answers to frequently asked questions concerning the application of the ‘0T’ tax code to share-based payments made following the cessation of employment. […]
Budget 2012 gives boost to EMI Options
Being able to access the 10% effective rate of tax through Entrepreneurs’ Relief and a raise in limits breathes new life into EMI. […]
Change to way tax is withheld from post-termination share based earnings
From 6 April 2012 the 0T tax code must be applied to payments arising from employment related securities made after the form P45 has been issued following the termination of employment. […]
Compensation & Benefits: Online filing of share schemes returns for year ended 5 April 2010 – deadline 6 July 2010
HMRC reminder that the relevant form must be completed and returned to the Employee Shares & Securities Unit before 7 July following the end of the tax year for which it was issued. […]
