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CIPP consultation response: Simplifying and modernising HMRC's tax services through the tax administration framework

Published: 13 June 2023 Emailed: 14 June 2023

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is currently in the process of collecting responses for a number of consultations, but one of them is already concluded.

The CIPP’s response to the consultation: Simplifying and modernising HMRC's tax services through the tax administration framework is now available in the policy hub.

The response dives into the payroll professions thoughts, ideas and concerns with HRMC’s plans to update tax services. With digitization and technology use being the primary focuses, our members certainly had lots to say and feedback.

Thank you to all who contributed through the survey and roundtable events. Please keep an eye out for future invitations to roundtables, which go out to full, fellow and Chartered members.

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CIPP response to consultation: tougher consequences for promoters of tax avoidance

Published: 20 June 2023 Emailed: 21 June 2023

The CIPP has submitted its formal response to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The tougher consequences for promoters of tax avoidance consultation is due to close on 22 June 2023.

The CIPP supports the application of robust regimes, to ensure non-compliant activities are addressed. This consultation looks to strengthen HMRC’s powers to tackle promoters of tax avoidance. This consultation is being conducted in line with the Tax Consultation Framework. The purpose of the consultation is to seek views on the detailed policy design and a framework for implementation of a specific proposal, rather than to seek views on alternative proposals.

The CIPP response can be viewed, here.

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Acas consultation on flexible working code of practice Published: 12 July 2023 Emailed: 12 July 2023

With the future changes coming to flexible working requests brought by the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill, Acas are seeking views on changes it can make to the flexible working code of practice.

The draft code sets out a clear explanation of the law and statutory rights of workers to request flexible working and highlights good practice for handling requests in a reasonable way. The current code was published in 2014, but with the upcoming changes to flexible working, as well as the shift in working practices towards more flexible options, it is time to review the code and update it to reflect the current environment.

To give a brief overview if you were not aware, the anticipated new Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act will:

• require employers to consult employees before rejecting a request • increase the number of requests an employee can make from one to two in any 12-month period • remove the requirement on an employee to explain the impact of their request on the business • reduce the decision period on requests from three to two months.

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