HMRC have published a number of Revenue and Customs Briefs as follows:
No. 61: announces changes to the Intrastat Exemption and Delivery Terms thresholds from 1 January 2009 and changes that are expected to take place from 1 January 2010
No. 64: announces that the rules in tonnage tax on where ships are registered ('flagging rules') will be applied at a company or group level in fiscal year 2009.
No. 65: announces a change in the valuation rate of interest applied to Discounted Gift Schemes.
No. 66: invites comments on the draft guidance in respect of the Finance Act 2008 changes to the Capital Allowances Act 2001. The brief also draws attention to HMRC's view on slurry storage facilities and the meaning of 'dwelling house'.
No.s 67 & 68: supplements HM Revenue and Customs Brief 50/08 on the Energy Products Directive: Expiry of the derogations allowing a reduced rate or exempt fuel for private pleasure-flying and provides further information on the procedures for users.