Business owners in Northern Ireland who are struggling to understand their corporation tax responsibilities have been offered some free help from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

France's budget minister Eric Woerth has reported success in the country's attempts to get suspected tax cheats to come forward, which may interest those involved in offshore tax planning.

Isle of Man treasury minister Allan Bell is believed to be planning to avoid changing the island's zero-ten corporation tax regime when he unveils the new Budget in February.

People using offshore tax planning services have been reminded by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) that they have just one week left to make a full declaration of their liabilities under the New Disclosure Opportunity (NDO).

It is not far off now; the time when individuals need to have completed their online 2008-09 self assessment tax return is getting closer.

People found guilty of offshore tax evasion will face significantly tougher penalties under new measures unveiled in yesterday's (December 9th) pre-Budget report, which may interest those working in offshore tax planning.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has undermined its credibility by "mismanaging" its New Disclosure Opportunity (NDO) and its subsequent extension, according to one tax law expert.

The government's crackdown on those using offshore tax planning to avoid duties has raised more than £1 billion in the last 18 months, leading to expectations that chancellor Alistair Darling will introduce new measures in next week's pre-budget report.

Businesses with an eye on their corporate tax planning have been urged to prepare themselves for major changes to VAT return filing and payment, which are due to take effect in April 2010.

The Liberal Democrats have proposed reforms to the UK's tax system that target the country's wealthiest residents, including plans to close a loophole to stop people avoiding stamp duty through offshore tax planning.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued a reminder to those involved in corporate tax planning, urging them to complete their 2008-09 Self-Assessment tax return on time and online.

The government is expected to introduce tougher fines for those found guilty of tax evasion in December's pre-budget report, which may affect those involved in offshore tax planning.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is being urged to extend the tax amnesty on offshore bank accounts that was launched in September, as the deadline of November 30th approaches.

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is due to recommend to the Chancellor the introduction of a limit on the amount of tax relief those earning more than £100,000 can claim each year, which may affect those using international tax services.

Permanent secretary for tax at HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) Dave Hartnett has addressed some of the UK's leading tax advisors at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales' (ICAEW) annual Hardman lecture.

There could soon be a worldwide tax on banks to fund International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailouts, after comments from the IMF managing director Dominique Strauss-Kahn revealed plans were being considered.

The Companies Act 2006 was given Royal Assent in November of that year, designed to update company law to ensure it reflects the modern business world. Final implementation was at the start of October 2009, but provisions have been brought in over the past few years. So what has changed and who has been affected?

The Investment Management Association (IMA) has submitted a number of proposals for tax reforms to Chancellor Alistair Darling, in a move which may affect those involved in income tax planning.

A new fund offered by an investment group is giving people the chance to enhance their offshore tax planning.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has called on the UK government to review its corporate taxation regime or face the threat of more companies taking their business overseas.

Almost seven in ten (68 per cent) of the British public would support the introduction of a new tax on bonuses totalling more than £10,000 per year, a recent poll has found.

Businesses across the UK are choosing smaller firms for their accountancy services rather than the traditional Big Four firms, according to one firm.

Companies relocating abroad to get a more favourable corporate tax regime could face a long period of scrutiny by the UK taxman, it has been claimed.

French prime minister Francois Fillon has announced that businesses in the country are to enjoy corporation tax relief of €10 billion (£9 billion) in the wake of his government's 2010 budget.

The chairman of the Financial Services Authority has caused controversy by suggesting that a 100 per cent tax rate on large banking bonuses may be the only way to stop the bonus culture.

The directors of some of Britain's wealthiest firms are switching their pension contributions away from company schemes to avoid the 50 per cent tax rate, it has been revealed.

The UK games industry is calling on the government to introduce a new tax break which would help it retain creative talent in the downturn.

Companies in London that need some advice on corporate tax planning or other regulatory issues are being invited to a free Business Advice Open Day at the Business Design Centre in Islington next month.

Britain's largest bank, HSBC, has announced that its chief executive Michael Geoghegan is to relocate from the UK to Hong Kong as part of its strategy to focus on emerging markets.

Postal strikes could create problems for personal tax planning for entrepreneurs based in the UK, it has been claimed.

Authorities in Switzerland are approaching the leading figures of UK companies with tax-saving deals, according to reports, which may interest those with an eye on international taxation.

People interested in personal tax planning have been warned that a record number of scam emails were reported to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in September.

The UK government's VAT cut may not have helped businesses as much as initially hoped, with a recent survey showing that it hardly affected people's spending levels.