Tax codes: an appeal for clarity if brevity isn’t an option
The latest report from the government’s tax watchdog on the voluminous British tax code exposes the inconsistencies in our approach…
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‘Zero tolerance policy on tax evasion’ – Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse issues a vigorous seven-point statement following the launch of an official tax probe last week, writes Alec Marsh…
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Why UK’s property tax reform is a step backwards
Current tax rules, developed over the past 200 years, are out of touch with the reality of today, but the…
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How to prevent a family war
There are easy ways to leave behind a happy family when it’s your time to go, writes tax, trusts and…
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The Revenue’s new death tax cash cow
The government needs to think again on proposed changes to probate fees, writes Rosalind Hetherington If you blinked, you will…
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How to preserve the value of your enveloped property
With HMRC increasing its revenue from tax avoidance investigations, Thomas Adcock suggests looking at traditional tax planning methods instead for…
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Mind the wealth gap: why baby boomers should make lifetime gifts to the young
As baby boomers sail through their lives with comfortable pension pots, it is high time they lend a hand to…
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Why now is the time to pop the question
Forget Cupid, you should pop the question this Valentine’s Day to help protect your wealth and that of your loved…
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Offshore crackdown: a taxing time for the law?
If or when HMRC decides to ask lawyers for protected evidence on their clients’ offshore activities the profession will enter…
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Reform can help HNWs save British business investment
Changes to the rules on Business Investment Relief for HNWs are long overdue, writes private wealth lawyer Daniel Bentley-White The…
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A princely sum to pay for not making a will
Jenny Cutts on how to protect your estate being eroded by unnecessary taxes after death Reports that much of Prince’s…
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International tax avoidance: should the battle be lead by the media, or by the taxman?
Barrister León Fernando del Canto looks into the state of play as tax authorities around the world seek to close…
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IHT reform: how life insurance can be a lifesaver for non-doms
Mike Strutt on why the new non-dom legislation issued last week is not a source of despair for HNWs so…
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No let up for HNWs from the taxman
The National Audit Office’s recent re-evaluation of HNWs will see HMRC taking ever greater interest in their affairs says Hannah…
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BVI vs Mossack Fonseca: why a ‘universal jurisdiction’ is needed for tax fraud crackdown
Across Europe, governments and businesses are acting reactively to tax scandals rather than agreeing on pragmatic cross-border solutions, writes León…
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Bureaucracy unlikely to stop abuse of trusts
The Fourth Money Laundering Directive is more likely to provide paperwork than protection from abuse of trusts for tax evasion…
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The reel deal: Stephen Evans on how investing in British films can relieve your tax bill
HMRC’s Enterprise Investment Scheme can help you realise your directorial ambitions and slash your tax bill, writes the award-winning producer,…
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David Bowie’s £33 million art sale negates hefty inheritance tax bill
The auction of David Bowie’s eclectic art collection demonstrates the value of art as a tax-offsetting investment says Rosalind Hetherington…
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Autumn Statement: the City reacts
We bring you fresh commentary and choice soundbites as Britain reacts to the new chancellor’s first (refresh page for updates).…
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Can trusts still be trusted by wealthy families?
Ceris Gardner writes about the 800-year legacy of trusts in the UK, and why recent bad press might spell an…
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