The Charity Tax Group (CTG) campaigns on behalf of charities to seek changes in tax legislation and administration.

CTG in the news

Links to press articles in which CTG has been mentioned or to which CTG has contributed.

2012

12 Sep

 

VAT tribunal rules that payments to charity are taxable contracts, not grants
Source: Third Sector

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2 Jul

 

Organisations given longer to make alterations to listed buildings before VAT changes
Source: Third Sector

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3 May

 

Sector prepares for 'warefare' over tax relief cap
Source: Philanthropy UK

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2 May

 

Charities can bypass VAT on mail by using private providers
Source: Third Sector

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26 Apr

 

CTG seeks test case on VAT bill for temporary staff
Source: Third Sector

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26 Apr

 

VAT exemption on shared services is 'still too complex', CTG conference hears
Source: Third Sector

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23 Mar

 

Sector leaders call for meeting with Chancellor
Source: Third Sector

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22 Mar

 

VAT bills on energy-saving materials in some charity buildings will quadruple
Source: Third Sector

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22 Mar

 

HMRC will meet charities to discuss tax relief caps
Source: Third Sector

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21 Mar

 

Changes to VAT on improvements to listed buildings 'could cost charities £63m a year'
Source: Third Sector

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6 Feb

 

Commission Sets Out Proposals for VAT Reform
Source: European Fundraising Association Newsletter

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2011

8 Dec

 

European Commission considers future of VAT 'social exemptions'
Source: Third Sector

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7 Dec

 

VAT concession on shared services included in Finance Bill
Source: Third Sector

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6 Dec

 

Draft legislation on VAT cost sharing exemption is published
Source: Civil Society

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30 Nov

 

HMRC consults on applying new definitions of 'charity' to tax relief
Source: Civil Society

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16 Nov

 

A grant or contract? Does it matter?
Source: Authoritas Magazine

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3 Aug

 

HMRC relents on costly design and build VAT change
Source: Civil Society

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3 Aug

 

HMRC scraps plans to change design and build VAT
Source: Third Sector

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1 Aug

 

HMRC open to u-turn on controversial VAT change
Source: Civil Society

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4 Jul

 

Don't Hold Your Breath: John Hemming on the European VAT System for Charities
Source: Charity Finance

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19 May

 

Government to review tax environment for charities, says minister
Source: Third Sector

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19 May

 

HMRC head of charity defends 'fit and proper persons' test
Source: Third Sector

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19 May

 

HMRC claims fit and proper persons test a success
Source: Civil Society

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16 May

 

Treasury considers consultation on EU VAT exemption for charities sharing costs
Source: Civil Society

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27 Apr

 

Where are we on VAT? Interview with John Hemming
Source: Effect

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14 Apr

 

CTG welcomes new EU VAT study
Source: Charity Times

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14 Apr

 

Charities should get VAT refunds, European Commission report recommends
Source: Third Sector

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14 Apr

 

European report highlights unfairness of UK VAT regime, says CTG
Source: Civil Society

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23 Mar

 

Benefits limit increased for major donors
Source: Third Sector

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23 Mar

 

Proposal to merge NI and income tax 'could boost Gift Aid'
Source: Third Sector

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14 Mar

 

Lifetime legacies an 'ideal solution' says lobby group
Source: Civil Society

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7 Mar

 

Proposal to tax volunteer expenses would be 'an administrative nightmare'
Source: Third Sector

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7 Mar

 

Tax proposal threatens administrative nightmare for volunteer-heavy charities
Source: Civil Society

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7 Feb

 

Editorial: time to commit to online Gift Aid
Source: Third Sector

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7 Feb

 

Analysis - the rise and rise of charity taxation
Source: Third Sector

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7 Feb

 

Talking Taxes with CTG's John Hemming
Source: Third Sector

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4 Feb

 

Head of HMRC backs paperless charity tax regime
Source: Third Sector

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4 Feb

 

New reference guide outlines charity tax requirements
Source: Civil Society

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3 Feb

 

Charities pay up to £3.7bn a year in tax, says CTG report
Source: Third Sector

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19 Jan

 

Treasury denies movement on VAT rebate for charities
Source: Civil Society

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5 Jan

 

VAT charge for shared services 'will not be removed before next year'
Source: Third Sector

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4 Jan

 

Sue Ryder launches campaign to tackle £1m VAT loss
Source: Civil Society

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4 Jan

 

Sue Ryder Care to lobby government over VAT relief for charities
Source: Third Sector

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2010

13 Dec

 

VAT recovery clause for academy schools raises charity hopes
Source: Civil Society

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10 Dec

 

'Extend VAT relief to all charities'
Source: Third Sector

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9 Dec

 

Changes to pension rules could benefit legacy fundraisers
Source: Third Sector

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9 Dec

 

CTG welcomes draft finance bill's proposals
Source: Third Sector

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30 Nov

 

Community Infrastructure Levy will not be replaced
Source: Third Sector

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20 Oct

 

Cost, complexity and competition rule out VAT for charities
Source: Third Sector

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19 Oct

 

Sector prepares proposals on lifetime legacies as govt working group stalls
Source: Civil Society

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13 Oct

 

Sector tells Treasury to start gift aid reform before Budget 2011
Source: Civil Society

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11 Oct

 

Acevo, CTG and IoF put pressure on Chancellor over Gift Aid plans
Source: Third Sector

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28 Sep

 

Lifetime Legacies plan appeals to the wealthy
Source: Third Sector

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2 Sep

 

Treasury in talks to provide tax breaks on property gifts
Source: Third Sector

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22 Jul

 

Higher-rate taxpayers are motivated by tax reliefs, survey finds
Source: Philanthropy UK

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21 Jul

 

Gift Aid Forum considers three options for reform
Source: Third Sector

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20 Jul

 

Gift Aid under-used by charities, finds survey
Source: Civil Society

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20 Jul

 

Charity Tax Group warns campaign for exemption on development tax is not over
Source: Third Sector

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20 Jul

 

Survey show many charities fail to make the best of Gift Aid
Source: Third Sector

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15 Jul

 

David Cameron will discuss VAT treatment for charities with the Treasury
Source: Third Sector

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15 Jul

 

Higher-rate donors 'motivated by tax relief' of Gift Aid
Source: Third Sector

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14 Jul

 

CTG moots electronic gift aid system
Source: Civil Society

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14 Jul

 

Charity VAT exemptions rejected in Parliament
Source: Civil Society

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13 Jul

 

HMRC makes limited concessions on Fit and Proper Persons test
Source: Civil Society

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12 Jul

 

HMRC will assume charity employees are fit and proper persons
Source: Third Sector

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12 Jul

 

Labour suggests charity VAT exemptions as Finance Bill debated
Source: Civil Society

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9 Jul

 

VAT rise will cost charities £150m, Labour tells Liberal Democrats
Source: The Guardian

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24 Jun

 

Tories use three Stooges to defend VAT hike
Source: The Mirror

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24 Jun

 

VAT increase will cost charities an extra £150m a year
Source: The Daily Telegraph

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22 Jun

 

Government will consult on VAT exemption for charities that share back-office functions
Source: Third Sector

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22 Jun

 

CTG launches rebate campaign around VAT rise
Source: Civil Society

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22 Jun

 

Osborne raises UK VAT Rate to 20%
Source: Bloomberg Businessweek

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22 Jun

 

VAT rise will cost sector an extra £140m, says Charity Tax Group
Source: Third Sector

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22 Jun

 

VAT hike will add £143m to charities VAT bill
Source: Civil Society

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22 Jun

 

VAT pushed up to 20%
Source: Financial Times

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22 Jun

 

Charity VAT bill 'more than £1bn'; Freight update
Source: Third Sector

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18 Jun

 

Charities face a budgetary double whammy
Source: The Jewish Chronicle

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15 Jun

 

Charity Tax Group urge Chancellor to exempt charities from rises in VAT
Source: Third Sector

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9 Jun

 

Charity Tax Group warning over shared services
Source: Third Sector

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8 Jun

 

Coverage of the CTG AGM and CTG's work on the cross-border giving issue
Source: CFDG Finance Focus Newsletter - June 2010

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8 Jun

 

Warning over VAT on shared services
Source: Third Sector

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8 Jun

 

Bates Wells accuse HMRC of Compact breach
Source: Charity Finance

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27 May

 

New cross-border giving regulations explained in paper from Charity Tax Group
Source: Philanthropy UK

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19 May

 

Working party on "fit and proper persons"
Source: Third Sector

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13 May

 

Will "new politics" deliver for the greater good?
Source: Philanthropy UK

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12 May

 

Sector leaders vow to help Cameron create his Big Society
Source: Civil Society

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10 May

 

Campaign against "fit and proper person" test
Source: Third Sector

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7 May

 

Parliament with no overall control "could be good for sector"
Source: Third Sector

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6 May

 

VAT rise to 19 per cent expected this year
Source: Fundraising Magazine

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5 May

 

Business and higher-rate tax reliefs could face cuts
Source: Third Sector

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28 Apr

 

Schroders predicts VAT will rise to 19 per cent next year
Source: Civil Society

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26 Apr

 

New land tax will increase red tape
Source: Third Sector

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21 Apr

 

Evidence needed on VAT and shared services
Source: Third Sector

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14 Apr

 

CIL will make new buildings more expensive
Source: Third Sector

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26 Mar

 

2010 Budget:There is good news and bad news for philanthropy
Source: Philanthropy UK Website

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26 Mar

 

VAT on bulk mail threatens to bring big rise in postal costs
Source: Third Sector

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26 Mar

 

Unrest over fit and proper person Gift Aid rules announced in Budget
Source: Third Sector

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24 Mar

 

Chancellor will consider removing VAT on charities sharing services
Source: Third Sector

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24 Mar

 

Chancellor Announces tax relief on donations to EU charities
Source: Civil Society Website

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19 Mar

 

Relief for charities over VAT bills
Source: Financial Times

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18 Mar

 

Charities given short-term relief from "unintended anomaly" of new VAT rules
Source: Third Sector

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16 Mar

 

Consultants to present EU-wide tax report
Source: Third Sector

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9 Mar

 

Increase in VAT rate "could mean £1bn bill for charities"
Source: Third Sector

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16 Feb

 

Tax group canvasses ideas for streamlining of Gift Aid
Source: Third Sector

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12 Feb

 

Charities welcome concessions on Community Infrastructure Levy
Source: Third Sector

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4 Feb

 

HMRC to rethink axe on tax break
Source: Third Sector

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29 Jan

 

European Fiscal Update
Source: Charity Finance Yearbook

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26 Jan

 

Treasury to hold talks on Gift Aid
Source: Third Sector

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25 Jan

 

Charity Tax Group priorities Gift Aid
Source: Third Sector

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2009

18 Dec

 

Charity Tax Group to monitor Government's response to tax-avoidance scheme
Source: Third Sector

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16 Dec

 

Taxman takes aim at bankers in charity tax clampdown
Source: The Times

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11 Dec

 

Sector reponds with disappointment to Pre-Budget Report
Source: Philanthropy UK

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9 Dec

 

Tax rises could cost sector a hundred million pounds, claims Charity Tax Group
Source: Third Sector

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9 Dec

 

Government commits up to £75m for social bank in Pre-Budget Report
Source: Civil Society Finance

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1 Dec

 

Umbrella bodies join forces to lobby on study of EU tax
Source: Third Sector

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17 Nov

 

Charities "not prepared" for new VAT rules on services
Source: Third Sector

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5 Nov

 

New VAT place of supply rules from 1 January 2010
Source: Charity Finance

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24 Sep

 

New VAT rules will mean charities pay more, says Charity Tax Group
Source: Third Sector

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22 Sep

 

European umbrella bodies meet to discuss tax changes
Source: Third Sector

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9 Sep

 

HMRC decision expected on investment management fees
Source: Third Sector

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2 Sep

 

Tax Group prepares for ‘best chance’ campaign on irrecoverable VAT
Source: Charity Finance

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19 Aug

 

CTG and VAT on shared services
Source: Charity Finance

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11 Aug

 

HMRC defends changes to buildings tax
Source: Third Sector

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20 Jul

 

Government urged to clarify Gift Aid plans as end of transitional relief looms
Source: Third Sector

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14 Jul

 

Tax group attacks Leather's Radio 4 comments as "misconceived"
Source: Charity Finance

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30 Jun

 

Little to fear, little to get excited about
Source: Charity Finance

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8 Jun

 

New group will lobby European Commission on tax issues
Source: Third Sector

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28 May

 

Medical charities call for help to weather downturn
Source: The Guardian

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27 May

 

The taxman cometh
Source: Third Sector

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26 May

 

Are charity tax breaks coming under threat?
Source: Third Sector

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25 May

 

How will the budget affect donations?
Source: Third Sector

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22 May

 

Exhaustive charity tax guide planned
Source: Third Sector

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12 May

 

Tax group gathers views on VAT and outsourcing
Source: Third Sector

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5 May

 

Institute of Fundraising to investigate Gift Aid opt-out for donors
Source: Third Sector

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23 Apr

 

The budget: verdict from the sector
Source: Third Sector

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22 Apr

 

Mixed reaction to higher-rate tax increase
Source: Third Sector

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22 Apr

 

Major changes expected for substantial donor legislation
Source: Third Sector

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22 Apr

 

Budget falls short on Gift Aid and VAT reform
Source: Third Sector

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14 Apr

 

CTG's response to Simon Hebditch on irrecoverable VAT
Source: Third Sector

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7 Apr

 

Prime Minister gives charities cause for optimism in Budget
Source: Third Sector

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23 Mar

 

Tax blow on loan interest
Source: Third Sector

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16 Mar

 

Charity tax campaigners urge changes to VAT rules
Source: Third Sector

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14 Mar

 

Employers call on Treasury to postpone tax on jobs
Source: Financial Times

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11 Mar

 

VAT restriction "prevents sharing arrangements"
Source: Third Sector

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5 Mar

 

Sector gets closer to the Conservatives
Source: Third Sector

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4 Mar

 

Campaign for concession on EU temporary staff tax
Source: Third Sector

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3 Mar

 

Tax-break plan to tackle poverty
Source: The Financial Times

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2 Mar

 

Not for turning?
Source: Caritas

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26 Feb

 

Change in VAT will create more job losses
Source: The Times

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24 Feb

 

Sector seeks right formula for Gift Aid and the richest donors
Source: Third Sector

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2 Feb

 

European Developments
Source: Charity Finance Yearbook

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2008

14 Dec

 

Charities wait in hope for a chance to claim back VAT
Source: The Observer

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26 Nov

 

Lords vote against total immunity from land tax
Source: Third Sector

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25 Nov

 

VAT reduction "not enough" for charities
Source: Third Sector

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8 Oct

 

Peer fights for charity levy exemption
Source: Third Sector

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15 Sep

 

Taxing concerns
Source: Charity Finance

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3 Sep

 

Campaign coalition demands exemption from new land tax
Source: Third Sector

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20 Aug

 

Respond to consultation on VAT, charities are urged
Source: Third Sector

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30 Jun

 

We will make Gift Aid work better, says minister
Source: Third Sector

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30 Apr

 

Government ditches plans to tax expenses for volunteers
Source: Third Sector

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26 Mar

 

Analysis: The Budget was positive, says experts, but there is more to do on Gift Aid
Source: Third Sector

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19 Mar

 

Waive VAT on temp staff for charities, says experts
Source: Third Sector

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12 Mar

 

Budget Gift Aid announcement welcomed by sector
Source: Charity Times

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5 Mar

 

Hopes fade on sector's plan for Gift Aid reform
Source: Third Sector

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6 Feb

 

VAT U-turn 'good news for sector'
Source: Third Sector

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4 Feb

 

Mathieu Mori reviews European developments
Source: Charity Finance Yearbook

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2007

14 Nov

 

Aidez nous à défendre les intérêts fiscaux du secteur associatif!
Source: France Générosités Nouvelles

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18 Oct

 

It's time to fix the inequitable VAT treatment of charities, NGOs and foundations
Source: Effect

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17 Sep

 

Photos win VAT battle for MS centre
Source: Third Sector

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8 Aug

 

Financial bodies underline their support for reform of VAT system
Source: Third Sector

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1 Aug

 

Land tax 'would hit charities hardest'
Source: Third Sector

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23 May

 

We are advisors, tax bodies states
Source: Third Sector

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23 May

 

Its time to make Gift Aid less taxing
Source: Third Sector

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23 May

 

Leaders work to resolve their differences on Gift Aid losses
Source: Third Sector

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24 Mar

 

Charities worse off after the Budget
Source: Financial Times

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2 Mar

 

Charities face massive bills after falling foul of tax law
Source: The Financial Times

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2006

10 Nov

 

The value lost by taxing charities
Source: The Financial Times

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27 Sep

 

News analysis: Charity disquiet at tax guidance
Source: Third Sector

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20 Sep

 

Guidance over tax scams 'puts an unfair burden on charities'
Source: Third Sector

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2 Aug

 

Tories ask big hitters to help develop policy
Source: Third Sector

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19 Jul

 

Government faces court on Gift Aid for EU charities
Source: Third Sector

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13 Jul

 

HMRC reassures charities on gift aid audits
Source: Charity Finance

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19 Jun

 

Time to Claw Back the VAT
Source: Third Force News

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15 Jun

 

New legislation burdens charities and donors: CTRG responds to Finance Bill
Source: Philanthropy UK

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7 Jun

 

Revenue objection could see VAT refunds slashed
Source: Third Sector

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7 Jun

 

Group seeks meeting with new minister for charity taxation
Source: Third Sector

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19 Apr

 

Parkinson appointed chairman of tax reform body
Source: Third Sector

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15 Apr

 

VAT exemption for postal services at risk, says CTRG
Source: Professional Fundraising

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1 Apr

 

Charities' Tax Reform Group
Source: The UK Voluntary Sector Almanac 2006

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22 Mar

 

Tax reformers in it for the long haul
Source: Third Sector

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22 Mar

 

Charities 'should be spared' property tax
Source: Third Sector

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9 Mar

 

Reassurance received on SMS VAT
Source: Charity Finance

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22 Feb

 

Charity begins with a tax break
Source: The Guardian

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2005

1 Dec

 

Kavanagh’s crusade
Source: Charity Finance

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30 Nov

 

Audit system changes threaten Gift Aid claims
Source: Third Sector

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30 Nov

 

Smaller charities hit harder by VAT burden, research suggests
Source: Third Sector

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23 Nov

 

Third Voice - The real story behind Gordon's Gift Aid reforms
Source: Third Sector

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23 Nov

 

VAT reform 'more urgent than ever', says Welsh charity group
Source: Third Sector

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11 Nov

 

Wales backs VAT campaign
Source: Charity Times

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22 Oct

 

Charities losing out over VAT payments
Source: East Anglia Daily Times

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20 Oct

 

Brown to simplify Gift Aid
Source: Accountancy Age

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19 Oct

 

Eight in ten back full rebate on irrecoverable VAT
Source: Third Sector

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19 Oct

 

MPs and peers back VAT reform
Source: Third Sector

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13 Oct

 

Charities launch VAT campaign
Source: The Daily Telegraph

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9 Sep

 

Profile: Nick Kavanagh, FD of Save the Children
Source: Accountancy Age

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24 Aug

 

VAT rule robs the sick, say hospices
Source: Yorkshire Post Today

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3 Aug

 

Editorial: Campaign for tax reform should not let up
Source: Third Sector

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3 Aug

 

High Court VAT decision boosts charity coffers
Source: Third Sector

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11 Jul

 

The Role of CTRG
Source: The Tax Journal

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29 Jun

 

Charities attack on VAT
Source: Eastern Daily Press

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25 Apr

 

Taxman grabs £9m tsunami charity cash
Source: The Times

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23 Mar

 

Budget reaction - Mixed response to proposals on VAT
Source: Third Sector

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16 Mar

 

Corporate giving could be taxed if charities display givers' logos
Source: Third Sector

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2004

18 Nov

 

Charities demand Band Aid equality
Source: Accountancy Age

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26 Feb

 

VAT bill harms charities
Source: Accountancy Age

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2003

4 Nov

 

Charity case
Source: The Guardian

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27 Mar

 

No VAT for charities, say FDs
Source: Accountancy Age

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2002

2 Oct

 

Strategy Unit Report: Charities delighted, but want to debate details
Source: Third Sector

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16 Apr

 

Charities can expect mixed tidings from the chancellor
Source: The Guardian

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3 Apr

 

VAT policy needs radical overhaul
Source: Third Sector

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3 Apr

 

Smaller charities set to benefit from Budget VAT plans
Source: Third Sector

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2001

9 May

 

Uproar over mailshot VAT charge
Source: Accountancy Age

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2 Mar

 

Charities feeling the benefit of Brown's tax changes
Source: The Guardian

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2000

22 Mar

 

Snub for reform campaigners
Source: The Guardian

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1 Feb

 

Public Shocked At Charity Tax Bill
Source: MORI / Voluntary Sector Magazine

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12 Jan

 

79% Of People Think That Charities Should Not Pay VAT
Source: MORI

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1999

28 Mar

 

Digging the trenches in the charity sector
Source: Accountancy Age

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10 Mar

 

Good causes welcome incentives for donors
Source: The Guardian

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1997

30 Oct

 

Charities - Altered state
Source: Accountancy Age

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