This month in Tax – May 2020
By Justine Riccomini, Head of Taxation (Scottish Taxes, Employment and ICAS Tax Community)
7 May 2020
Justine Riccomini advises on the key tax webinars and learning opportunities that CAs and tax professionals should be aware of in May 2020 and ahead. Members can also stay in touch by checking CA Connect
ICAS coronavirus hub
ICAS teams have been working across the board to bring you as much up to date information as possible in one convenient place. Find out more in the article by David Menzies in this edition of CA.TAX.
Edinburgh Tax Network/CIOT Edinburgh branch
Thursday 14 May 1 - 2pm – Scottish taxes update presented by Charlotte Barbour and Joanne Walker
To register, please go to http://www.cvent.com/events/update-on-scottish-taxes/event-summary-4aea7027900046c695c2c1e66bc83954.aspx
ICAS Spring Updates – now part of the “Ask ICAS” webinar series during COVID-19 restrictions
Catch up on all previous Ask ICAS webinars, and get ready for two virtual Tax Update webinars which are scheduled to be delivered on:
- Thursday 21 May 11am – 12 noon – taxation of individuals
- Thursday 4 June 11am – 12 noon – taxation of businesses
Further details for registration will be available soon.
HMRC Talking Points
If you have missed one, you can usually catch up later.
Although the Talking Points programme has been suspended for the time being, HMRC is running a series of webinars on the CJRS and SEISS.
Book a place on live 'how to' CJRS and SEISS webinars.
If you are not already registered to receive the HMRC Employer Bulletin, the latest edition (No.83) is now out and contains detail on all the various assistance programmes including SSP and SMP for employers and agents to be aware of.
HMRC community forums
HMRC has an online customer forum where you can post questions on a range of tax topics that are answered by HMRC experts. The forum now includes “PAYE and Payroll for Employers”.
ICAS Members are encouraged to join this.
The Knowledge Base is a new feature which contains answers to FAQs on a variety of topics and where you can find information on a number of subjects to help with tax matters. Content is regularly updated and new material added.
Anyone can view the forum at https://community.hmrc.gov.uk. To post a question, simply register and create a profile.
A registered forum member can:
- View posts
- Add or post topics / questions
Consultations
The ICAS tax team responds to many consultations on tax issues and welcomes members’ views to assist in preparing responses. If you have any comments on open consultations let us know.
Details of current consultations on tax issues can be found here:
Fancy volunteering on an ICAS tax committee? Email tax@icas.com to let us know!