Boris Johnson's American citizenship creates a world of tax troubles
The mad world of Boris Johnson is nothing compared to the merry-go-round of US/UK tax says Jaime McLemore Dear Mr…
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Anyone on HSBC's Swiss list is tarnished, guilty or not
Despite only three people on the notorious HSBC Swiss account holders list being considered for prosecution, politicians and the media…
ByHMRC determined to pluck the non-doms' tax goose
Non domiciles may have to accept HMRC are limiting previous freedoms to interpret tax in the UK says Sophie Mazzier…
ByFather Christmas's FATCA Concerns
Even Father Christmas should make sure he’s not inadvertently hiding anything from the US tax authorities, says Sophie Mazzier We…
ByOsborne's property tax changes are just the beginning
Batten down the hatches – shock taxes on residential property are here to stay, says Ed Burton In recent years,…
ByThe debate over private school tax breaks doesn't help kids
Angela Kail digs into the debate around private schools, public schools and tax breaks Tristam Hunt has reopened the debate…
ByShould you tell a child they're worth a lot of money?
The answer depends, says Jeremy Passmore of Thomson Snell & Passmore, on the way their wealth is structured An interesting…
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With the wealthy backing them, are seasteads about to become a reality?
The seasteading dream is simple, and its appeal is obvious to anyone who’s ever opened a newspaper and despaired at…
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Nowhere to hide now governments are swapping your tax details
Nothing can ruin your Saturday morning more than receiving a letter from your foreign bank demanding that you report the…
ByUK’s Investor Visa changes shake down HNWs for a million more
EU migration was the weekend’s hottest topic, with David Cameron’s desire to cap immigration from EU member states attacked by…
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You can still trust in will trusts
‘I don’t need a will because my wife will receive everything if I die without one,’ a client said to…
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Why is HMRC going to punish inadvertent tax avoidance as harshly as wilful evasion?
Recently, the government issued a consultation document on new legislation to extend HM Revenue & Customs’ powers of retribution for…
ByUK's Investor Visa changes shake down HNWs for a million more
The level of investment to obtain a Tier 1 Investor Visa is rising from ’1 million to ’2 million, says…
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Government’s surprise tax changes will harm UK’s international appeal
The UK tax system for residential property has undergone many changes over the last few years. At the same time…
ByGovernment's surprise tax changes will harm UK's international appeal
The government introduced an unwelcome new measure over the summer which is already having untoward effects, says Edward Burton of…
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The Great British Tax-Off produces half-baked ideas
We are back in the Great British Bake Off season (hurrah!) and as tension mounts in the tented kitchens in…
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Why are the government killing trusts?
The third in a series of consultations by HMRC on simplifying the calculation of inheritance tax (IHT) charges for trusts…
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Dying without a will is never ideal, but it may be getting less problematic
The Inheritance and Trustees’ Powers Act 2014 comes into force on 1 October 2014, and while there has been very…
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Scots living in England might get a tax bonanza if Yes win
If the Scots vote Yes this week, the tax implications for their wealthy countrymen living in other parts of the…
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The only certain result of Scottish independence for tax is uncertainty
Scotland’s last strike at economic independence came in 1698, through the picks and shovels of the doomed Darien scheme, as…
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