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20 March 2012
Selection for redundancy – some useful guidance
The UK Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) offers guidance for employers when identifying the pool of employees from which redundancies are to be made. The Issue One of the most difficult…
16 March 2012
HMRC finally declares smartphones as non-taxable benefits
Both individuals and employers may now be able to reclaim tax and NIC after HMRC alter their view on the tax status on ‘smartphones’. Tax status of the ’smartphone’ Historically,…
15 March 2012
Changes to rules on biometric residence permits announced by UK Border Agency
The UK Border Agency (“UKBA”) has announced changes to their rules regarding biometric residence permits ("BRPs") which will be implemented from 29 February 2012. Expansion of immigration categories requiring BRPs…
15 March 2012
Is a fixed share partner an employee?
It all depends on the facts as this Court of Appeal decision confirms. Background A former fixed share partner in a UK law firm, Mr Tiffin, brought a number of…
15 March 2012
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…
15 March 2012
Court highlights shortcomings of non-solicitation clauses
The limitation of post-employment non-solicitation restrictions on departing employees are highlighted by the High Court’s decision. Background The case involved Towry Law, (a financial services company). A number of employees,…
1 March 2012
Considerations for employers – the VAT implications for employee benefits
Employers need to carefully consider the cost implications of providing benefits in kind to employees following the introduction of VAT on several benefits offered via salary sacrifice from 1 January…
29 February 2012
High Pay Centre launched to monitor executive pay
Following announcements by Vince Cable, the Business Secretary, a new independent think tank has been launched to monitor executive pay. The High Pay Centre’s responsibilities include monitoring pay “at the…
29 February 2012
Tribunal held HMRC not entitled to carry out enquiry beyond standard enquiry period
The First Tier Tribunal held in favour of a taxpayer who had given HMRC details of a damages payment received but had omitted to declare this in his tax return,…
24 February 2012
Turning the spotlight on HMRC’s Spotlights
HMRC’s attitude towards tax planning arrangements is well known by most employers. However, employers may well be less familiar with the “Spotlights” section on HMRC’s website. Spotlights Spotlights focuses on…