Tax Authority Advice and the Public


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There is now almost universal acceptance that tax law is overly complex and indeterminate; and yet, there has to date been no comprehensive assessment of the role of the tax authority in the current arrangement. If the legislation and case law offer few immediate answers to the taxpayer, then the role of Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in advising taxpayers becomes more apparent. This monograph contends that the provision of advice by HMRC is desirable by virtue of the rule of law and it follows that any such advice should be correct, clear, accessible and reliable. Additionally, there should exist some means of scrutinising the advice in order to check that it satisfies these criteria. Tax Authority Advice and the Public explores this view of HMRC's role in tax collection. It explains the deficiencies in the current system in this light, highlighting the pitfalls for taxpayers and practitioners as well as the potential remedies. Finally, the book assesses potential reforms which could be adopted in order to alleviate existing problems. A timely and ambitious work, this book is essential reading for practitioners and academics interested in the interaction between tax administration and public law.







Tax Law, State-Building and the Constitution


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This monograph looks at how tax is intertwined with constitutional law and the state in the UK. It looks at a variety of topics including tax devolution, scrutiny and reform of tax legislation, the protection of taxpayers and the domestic legal processing of international rules and problems. Tax Law, State-Building and the Constitution presents and interrogates five key claims. First, there is a clear overlap between the concerns of tax and constitutional lawyers. Secondly, the tax system is being deeply affected by the fast pace of constitutional change. Thirdly, decisions taken in the tax field are likely to have a reverse influence on the evolution of the constitution. Fourthly, these relationships are heavily context-dependent, with tax making all the difference to some ongoing constitutional controversies whilst having very little to do with others. Fifthly, by acknowledging tax as an important moving part within the contemporary constitution we might understand both tax and constitutional law a little better. The book therefore contributes to deeper theoretical debates on the identity of tax law as a discipline, the relevance of tax to public lawyers, the meaning of state-building in the recent history of a developed country and the importance of public finances to a wider sense of 'what is going on'. These are questions that ought to command the attention of tax and constitutional law academics as well as policy makers and reformers. Runner-up of the 2022 SLS Peter Birks Prize for Outstanding Legal Scholarship.




Designing Interest and Tax Penalty Regimes


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Designing Interest and Tax Penalty Regimes




A Research Agenda for Tax Law


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This Research Agenda considers the future direction of research in tax law, channeling creative thinking from leading tax scholars around the world who explore potential routes for further development in both traditional and more unconventional areas of tax law.




Bridging the Tax Gap


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Offering thorough understanding of the crisis facing federal tax administration and suggesting practical approach to solving issues that have arisen.




The Taxpayers' Guide 2013 - 2014


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The one-stop resource for understanding the Australian tax system, from the experts at Taxpayers Australia The complete guide to understanding the Australian tax system, The Taxpayers' Guide 2013-2014 is packed with tax-savings strategies and helpful advice presented in a clear, easy-to-follow style that makes it essential reading for all taxpayers seeking information and tools to ensure they pay exactly what they owe…and not a cent more. Revised and updated for the 2013-2014 tax year, the book brings together almost a century of expertise from Taxpayers Australia in one comprehensive volume. Now in its 25th edition, The Taxpayers' Guide is an informative, practical resource that answers even the most complicated tax problems in a well-organized, readily accessible format. Expansive in its coverage, the book addresses income tax rates, deductions for individuals and contractors, superannuation, capital gains, investment property, planning for retirement, investments, small business issues, trusts, payroll taxes, and much more. Fully revised and updated for the 2013-2014 tax year Easy to follow and comprehensive in scope, with coverage of everything from retirement to trusts Filled with invaluable information, excellent advice, and practical strategies for understanding the tax system and maximizing rebates, The Taxpayers' Guide 2013-2014 is the all-new edition of Taxpayers Australia’s trusted tax guide.




Model Rules of Professional Conduct


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The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.




The Taxpayers Guide 2014-2015


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Answer your questions and maximise returns with this easy-to-follow tax guide The Taxpayers Guide 2014 – 2015: 26th Edition is the complete guide to understanding the Australian tax system. Packed with tax-saving strategies and helpful advice, this clear, easy-to-follow guide is essential reading for taxpayers wanting to pay what they owe, but not a cent more. You'll find invaluable information, excellent advice and practical strategies for maximising returns, fully revised and updated for the 2014 – 2015 tax year. With handy reference tools like tax tables, rebates and offsets at your fingertips, you'll be able to solve both complex and everyday tax problems quickly and easily. This book brings together almost a century of expertise from Taxpayers Australia in one comprehensive volume. Taxpayers Australia is a not-for-profit educational organisation dedicated to educating taxpayers on issues relating to tax and superannuation. This guide is the organisation's one-stop resource for understanding the tax system, providing plain-English guidance toward saving money and avoiding common traps. Comprehensively indexed and organised for easy navigation, the book provides the answers and insight you need in order to: Understand income tax rates and deductions for individuals and contractors Simplify superannuation and planning for retirement Decipher capital gains, investments and trusts Solve small business issues and straighten out payroll taxes Australia's complex tax system presents many opportunities to miss out on savings. This comprehensive tax resource clarifies complicated guidelines and laws to help you sort out what you really owe. If you're tired of overpaying but wary of questionable advice, look to one of Australia's most trusted tax guides—The Taxpayers Guide 2014 – 2015.




Introducing an Advance Tax Ruling (ATR) Regime


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Advance tax rulings are a common feature of mature tax systems. The tax systems of the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, Australia, and South Africa all have established ruling practices. Taxpayers can obtain an advance tax ruling in nearly all OECD member countries. Increasingly, many non-OECD countries are also offering advance tax rulings. An advance tax ruling regime seeks to promote clarity and consistency regarding the application of the tax law for both taxpayers and the tax authority. However, there are also inherent risks associated with the proliferation of granting confidential advance tax rulings which are not published or otherwise reported. This Tax Law IMF Technical Note focuses on designing an advance tax ruling regime in the nature of private tax rulings.




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