Is it time for UK HNWs to reconcile with the idea of paying more capital gains and inheritance tax?
Capital gains tax and inheritance tax have become increasingly lucrative for HMRC. What's behind the rise in receipts and do…
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How an early form of tax avoidance influenced architecture in Puglia
Alberobello's Unesco protected trulli were influenced by some medieval creative accounting
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Dwindling number of non-doms pay record tax bill
New figures from HMRC reveal that non-doms and deemed domiciles paid a record $12.4 billion in 2022 - despite their…
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Private wealth industry ‘politically biased’ and ‘failing clients’, report finds
New research by the Progressive Advisors’ Movement challenges ethical 'norms’ of the industry's current behaviour around tax
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New app for HNWs caught up in fraud and tax raids
HNWs and businesses facing dawn raids by the SFO and HMRC can now get rapid-fire advice when the authorities turn…
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How a decade of golden visas shaped Portugal’s property market
Portugal has become the latest country to end its ‘golden visa’ scheme citing rising property prices. But how has the…
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Nimesh Shah on bringing accountancy into the 21st century
Nimesh Shah, CEO of Blick Rothenberg and winner of Private Client Accountant of the Year at The Spear’s Awards, discusses…
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Why ‘non-dom’ status might not be worth it for UHNWs
Tax experts tell Spear’s that while perfectly legal, ‘non-dom’ status can pose serious problems for UHNWs and their families in…
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The State of Tax: Spear’s Tax Survey 2022
The Government faces very tough choices over tax – but what would the experts do? The Spear’s Research Unit surveyed…
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Ask an Adviser: How can HNWs simplify their tax affairs?
Each week, Spear’s sits down with an adviser in the world of wealth to talk about an issue that directly…
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UK cryptocurrency tax is still murky territory — here’s how to navigate it
The only things certain in life are death and taxes — and that applies to cryptocurrency tax in the UK,…
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Spear’s Tax Survey 2021: Almost half of tax advisers to HNWs say post-pandemic wealth tax ‘desirable’
The Spear’s tax survey 2021 quizzed advisers on their views towards a range of taxes, including a proposed wealth tax…
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Pandora Papers: In defence of offshore trusts
Anyone who has a Will has a trust. So why does the word ‘trust’ trigger instant suspicion, asks Arabella Murphy…
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Starting tomorrow: The Guernsey Private Wealth Forum 2021
Titled ‘The Power of Capital’, the Guernsey Private Wealth Forum 2021 will explore the topical and pressing conversations surrounding the…
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What HNWs can learn from the Crociani trust case, a ‘veritable bloodbath of litigation and rancour’
A high-profile family feud over a trust – and a missing Gauguin painting worth £50 million – is a salutary…
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What charities and trustees can learn from Kids Company
As Kids Company demonstrates, trusteeship is a role that comes with significant duties as well as rewards, writes Jennifer Emms…
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No place like home? Why residency matters when taxing influencers
Morag Ofili discusses why influencers need to consider the residency position whilst working abroad during the pandemic Like it or…
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On tax returns in ancient Rome
In ancient Rome, the wealthy liked to hold on to their money – and often went to extreme lengths to…
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Swif 2020: How HNWs’ attitudes to tax are changing, in association with Frank Hirth
In this panel from Swif 2020, Spear’s convenes the experts to talk about how HNWs’ attitudes to tax are changing,…
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The sanctuary for global wealth that you’ve probably never heard of
In South Dakota, not too far from Mount Rushmore, an ambitious little city has emerged as a sanctuary for global…
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