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EMPLOYMENT TAXES


The Government of India has introduced a series of GST amendments effective from October 1, 2025. These include major updates to compliance processes, return filing, and exemptions for SMEs. The reforms are aimed at reducing complexity while broadening the tax base.
A report by Lexis®+ UK Tax, with additional practitioner comment.
Tax valuation methodologies have evolved. Pavan Singh (Eight Advisory) considers whether the ‘art’ of valuations has been lost to too much ‘science’.
Benefits received by reason of a person’s employment are taxable. David Whiscombe wonders whether that extends to certain gifts made to government ministers.
David Pett (Temple Tax Chambers) discusses the trustee’s duties to consider what is in the best interests of the beneficiaries as a class, how the sale proceeds are to be distributed and the tax consequences of any sale.
It cannot be ruled out that Labour’s current policy will not change, writes Philip Simpson KC (Old Square Tax Chambers).
LLPs would be well advised to consider the status of their members in light of recent developments, writes Jitendra Patel (BDO).
Simon Down and Alex Ali Marks (Deloitte) review the rules for payments for employees using their private car for business journeys in light of a recent Upper Tribunal decision.
Fehzaan Ismail and Aimee Rotherforth (EY) consider how the statutory provisions relating to unpaid cash remuneration may impact ordinary commercial reorganisations.
It would seem logical that any asset provided by a company to their employees or directors should be deemed part of their remuneration for tax purposes. However, the legal position is not always so clear, write Liesl Fichardt and Emily Au (Quinn Emanuel).
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