Links to press articles in which CTG has been mentioned or to which CTG has contributed.
2010 |
9 Mar |
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Increase in VAT rate "could mean £1bn bill for charities"
Source: Third Sector |
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16 Feb |
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Tax group canvasses ideas for streamlining of Gift Aid
Source: Third Sector |
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12 Feb |
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Charities welcome concessions on Community Infrastructure Levy
Source: Third Sector |
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4 Feb |
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HMRC to rethink axe on tax break
Source: Third Sector |
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29 Jan |
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European Fiscal Update
Source: Charity Finance Yearbook |
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26 Jan |
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Treasury to hold talks on Gift Aid
Source: Third Sector |
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25 Jan |
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Charity Tax Group priorities Gift Aid
Source: Third Sector |
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2009 |
18 Dec |
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Charity Tax Group to monitor Government's response to tax-avoidance scheme
Source: Third Sector |
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16 Dec |
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Taxman takes aim at bankers in charity tax clampdown
Source: The Times |
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11 Dec |
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Sector reponds with disappointment to Pre-Budget Report
Source: Philanthropy UK |
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9 Dec |
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Tax rises could cost sector a hundred million pounds, claims Charity Tax Group
Source: Third Sector |
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9 Dec |
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Government commits up to £75m for social bank in Pre-Budget Report
Source: Civil Society Finance |
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1 Dec |
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Umbrella bodies join forces to lobby on study of EU tax
Source: Third Sector |
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17 Nov |
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Charities "not prepared" for new VAT rules on services
Source: Third Sector |
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5 Nov |
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New VAT place of supply rules from 1 January 2010
Source: Charity Finance |
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24 Sep |
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New VAT rules will mean charities pay more, says Charity Tax Group
Source: Third Sector |
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22 Sep |
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European umbrella bodies meet to discuss tax changes
Source: Third Sector |
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9 Sep |
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HMRC decision expected on investment management fees
Source: Third Sector |
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2 Sep |
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Tax Group prepares for ‘best chance’ campaign on irrecoverable VAT
Source: Charity Finance |
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19 Aug |
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CTG and VAT on shared services
Source: Charity Finance |
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11 Aug |
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HMRC defends changes to buildings tax
Source: Third Sector |
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20 Jul |
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Government urged to clarify Gift Aid plans as end of transitional relief looms
Source: Third Sector |
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14 Jul |
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Tax group attacks Leather's Radio 4 comments as "misconceived"
Source: Charity Finance |
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30 Jun |
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Little to fear, little to get excited about
Source: Charity Finance |
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8 Jun |
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New group will lobby European Commission on tax issues
Source: Third Sector |
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28 May |
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Medical charities call for help to weather downturn
Source: The Guardian |
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27 May |
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The taxman cometh
Source: Third Sector |
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26 May |
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Are charity tax breaks coming under threat?
Source: Third Sector |
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25 May |
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How will the budget affect donations?
Source: Third Sector |
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22 May |
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Exhaustive charity tax guide planned
Source: Third Sector |
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12 May |
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Tax group gathers views on VAT and outsourcing
Source: Third Sector |
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5 May |
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Institute of Fundraising to investigate Gift Aid opt-out for donors
Source: Third Sector |
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23 Apr |
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The budget: verdict from the sector
Source: Third Sector |
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22 Apr |
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Major changes expected for substantial donor legislation
Source: Third Sector |
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22 Apr |
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Mixed reaction to higher-rate tax increase
Source: Third Sector |
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22 Apr |
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Budget falls short on Gift Aid and VAT reform
Source: Third Sector |
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14 Apr |
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CTG's response to Simon Hebditch on irrecoverable VAT
Source: Third Sector |
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7 Apr |
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Prime Minister gives charities cause for optimism in Budget
Source: Third Sector |
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23 Mar |
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Tax blow on loan interest
Source: Third Sector |
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16 Mar |
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Charity tax campaigners urge changes to VAT rules
Source: Third Sector |
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14 Mar |
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Employers call on Treasury to postpone tax on jobs
Source: Financial Times |
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11 Mar |
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VAT restriction "prevents sharing arrangements"
Source: Third Sector |
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5 Mar |
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Sector gets closer to the Conservatives
Source: Third Sector |
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4 Mar |
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Campaign for concession on EU temporary staff tax
Source: Third Sector |
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3 Mar |
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Tax-break plan to tackle poverty
Source: The Financial Times |
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2 Mar |
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Not for turning?
Source: Caritas |
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26 Feb |
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Change in VAT will create more job losses
Source: The Times |
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24 Feb |
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Sector seeks right formula for Gift Aid and the richest donors
Source: Third Sector |
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2 Feb |
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European Developments
Source: Charity Finance Yearbook |
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2008 |
14 Dec |
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Charities wait in hope for a chance to claim back VAT
Source: The Observer |
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26 Nov |
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Lords vote against total immunity from land tax
Source: Third Sector |
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25 Nov |
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VAT reduction "not enough" for charities
Source: Third Sector |
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8 Oct |
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Peer fights for charity levy exemption
Source: Third Sector |
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15 Sep |
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Taxing concerns
Source: Charity Finance |
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3 Sep |
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Campaign coalition demands exemption from new land tax
Source: Third Sector |
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20 Aug |
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Respond to consultation on VAT, charities are urged
Source: Third Sector |
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30 Jun |
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We will make Gift Aid work better, says minister
Source: Third Sector |
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30 Apr |
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Government ditches plans to tax expenses for volunteers
Source: Third Sector |
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26 Mar |
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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 |
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Waive VAT on temp staff for charities, says experts
Source: Third Sector |
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12 Mar |
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Budget Gift Aid announcement welcomed by sector
Source: Charity Times |
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5 Mar |
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Hopes fade on sector's plan for Gift Aid reform
Source: Third Sector |
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6 Feb |
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VAT U-turn 'good news for sector'
Source: Third Sector |
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4 Feb |
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Mathieu Mori reviews European developments
Source: Charity Finance Yearbook |
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2007 |
14 Nov |
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Aidez nous à défendre les intérêts fiscaux du secteur associatif!
Source: France Générosités Nouvelles |
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18 Oct |
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It's time to fix the inequitable VAT treatment of charities, NGOs and foundations
Source: Effect |
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17 Sep |
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Photos win VAT battle for MS centre
Source: Third Sector |
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8 Aug |
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Financial bodies underline their support for reform of VAT system
Source: Third Sector |
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1 Aug |
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Land tax 'would hit charities hardest'
Source: Third Sector |
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23 May |
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We are advisors, tax bodies states
Source: Third Sector |
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23 May |
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Leaders work to resolve their differences on Gift Aid losses
Source: Third Sector |
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23 May |
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Its time to make Gift Aid less taxing
Source: Third Sector |
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24 Mar |
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Charities worse off after the Budget
Source: Financial Times |
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2 Mar |
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Charities face massive bills after falling foul of tax law
Source: The Financial Times |
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2006 |
10 Nov |
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The value lost by taxing charities
Source: The Financial Times |
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27 Sep |
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Charity disquiet at tax guidance
Source: Third Sector |
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20 Sep |
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Guidance over tax scams 'puts an unfair burden on charities'
Source: Third Sector |
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2 Aug |
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Tories ask big hitters to help develop policy
Source: Third Sector |
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19 Jul |
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Government faces court on Gift Aid for EU charities
Source: Third Sector |
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13 Jul |
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HMRC reassures charities on gift aid audits
Source: Charity Finance |
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19 Jun |
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Time to Claw Back the VAT
Source: Third Force News |
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15 Jun |
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New legislation burdens charities and donors: CTRG responds to Finance Bill
Source: Philanthropy UK |
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7 Jun |
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Group seeks meeting with new minister for charity taxation
Source: Third Sector |
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7 Jun |
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Revenue objection could see VAT refunds slashed
Source: Third Sector |
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19 Apr |
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Parkinson appointed chairman of tax reform body
Source: Third Sector |
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15 Apr |
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VAT exemption for postal services at risk, says CTRG
Source: Professional Fundraising |
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1 Apr |
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Charities' Tax Reform Group
Source: The UK Voluntary Sector Almanac 2006 |
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22 Mar |
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Tax reformers in it for the long haul
Source: Third Sector |
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22 Mar |
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Charities 'should be spared' property tax
Source: Third Sector |
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9 Mar |
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Reassurance received on SMS VAT
Source: Charity Finance |
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22 Feb |
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Charity begins with a tax break
Source: The Guardian |
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2005 |
1 Dec |
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Kavanagh’s crusade
Source: Charity Finance |
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30 Nov |
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Audit system changes threaten Gift Aid claims
Source: Third Sector |
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30 Nov |
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Smaller charities hit harder by VAT burden, research suggests
Source: Third Sector |
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23 Nov |
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VAT reform 'more urgent than ever', says Welsh charity group
Source: Third Sector |
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23 Nov |
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Third Voice - The real story behind Gordon's Gift Aid reforms
Source: Third Sector |
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11 Nov |
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Wales backs VAT campaign
Source: Charity Times |
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22 Oct |
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Charities losing out over VAT payments
Source: East Anglia Daily Times |
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20 Oct |
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Brown to simplify Gift Aid
Source: Accountancy Age |
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19 Oct |
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Eight in ten back full rebate on irrecoverable VAT
Source: Third Sector |
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19 Oct |
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MPs and peers back VAT reform
Source: Third Sector |
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13 Oct |
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Charities launch VAT campaign
Source: The Daily Telegraph |
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9 Sep |
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Profile: Nick Kavanagh, FD of Save the Children
Source: Accountancy Age |
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24 Aug |
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VAT rule robs the sick, say hospices
Source: Yorkshire Post Today |
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3 Aug |
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High Court VAT decision boosts charity coffers
Source: Third Sector |
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3 Aug |
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Editorial: Campaign for tax reform should not let up
Source: Third Sector |
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11 Jul |
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The Role of CTRG
Source: The Tax Journal |
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29 Jun |
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Charities attack on VAT
Source: Eastern Daily Press |
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25 Apr |
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Taxman grabs £9m tsunami charity cash
Source: The Times |
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23 Mar |
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Budget reaction - Mixed response to proposals on VAT
Source: Third Sector |
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16 Mar |
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Corporate giving could be taxed if charities display givers' logos
Source: Third Sector |
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2004 |
18 Nov |
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Charities demand Band Aid equality
Source: Accountancy Age |
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26 Feb |
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VAT bill harms charities
Source: Accountancy Age |
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2003 |
4 Nov |
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Charity case
Source: The Guardian |
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27 Mar |
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No VAT for charities, say FDs
Source: Accountancy Age |
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2002 |
2 Oct |
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Strategy Unit Report: Charities delighted, but want to debate details
Source: Third Sector |
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16 Apr |
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Charities can expect mixed tidings from the chancellor
Source: The Guardian |
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3 Apr |
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VAT policy needs radical overhaul
Source: Third Sector |
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3 Apr |
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Smaller charities set to benefit from Budget VAT plans
Source: Third Sector |
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2001 |
9 May |
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Uproar over mailshot VAT charge
Source: Accountancy Age |
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2 Mar |
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Charities feeling the benefit of Brown's tax changes
Source: The Guardian |
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2000 |
22 Mar |
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Snub for reform campaigners
Source: The Guardian |
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1 Feb |
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Public Shocked At Charity Tax Bill
Source: MORI / Voluntary Sector Magazine |
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12 Jan |
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79% Of People Think That Charities Should Not Pay VAT
Source: MORI |
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1999 |
28 Mar |
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Digging the trenches in the charity sector
Source: Accountancy Age |
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10 Mar |
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Good causes welcome incentives for donors
Source: The Guardian |
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1997 |
30 Oct |
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Charities - Altered state
Source: Accountancy Age |
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