Charity Tax Group Newsletters

All Charity Tax Group members have the option of receiving our monthly newsletter and occasional bulletins directly into their in box.

Recent Newsletters are available below.

Spring 2025 Statement

Covering the recent update from Government.

March 2025

With information about the changes to NIC rules, the Windsor Framework and dealing with Gift Aid on the death of a donor.

February 2025

Covering new legislation (DMCCA) coming into effect in Spring 2026, HMRC’s latest guidance on low value invoices, our monthly top tip and our popular events including our expert insight and charity member sessions.

January 2025 Bulletin

Looking at the Yorkshire Agricultural Society Upper Tribunal Decision  – another win for Yorkshire common sense

January 2025 

Covering HMRC’s new process of writing to some smaller charities (up to £2m turnover) to raise awareness of the requirement to restrict recovery of input VAT where that VAT relates in part or in full to non-business activities, investments and withholding taxes and the benefit of a back up plan for HMRC. Also.. don’t miss our tip of the year!

December 2024

Covering news from CTG’s annual conference with a focus on HMRC’s presentation to delegates, and our tip of the month focused on who signs the gift aid claim.

November 2024

Covering the budget, VAT on school fees, the fit and proper persons test, cultural sector tax reliefs, registering on the HMRC gateway and a focus on one of CTG’s trustees.

October 2024 Budget Bulletin

Our comprehensive summary of the budget.

October 2024 Bulletin

Covering Gift Aid declarations and VAT on school fees.

October 2024 News 

Covering CTG’s budget submission, and the tick the box Gift Aid campaign

September 2024 News

Covering Gift Aid declarations, new VAT certificates, financial reporting council, a recent VAT tribunal case and a Rateable Value tip.

August 2024 News

Covering understanding tax reliefs, the VAT exemption for education, the national living wage and a top tip on salary sacrifice payments.

July 2024 News

Covering recent changes at CTG and our views on the potential impact of the new government on:

Fiscal discipline
Certainty and an end to chaos
Modernisation of HMRC
Replacement of business rates in England
Fee paying schools
Helping people with disabilities into work
Enhanced employee rights