Is it OK to breach transactions in securities legislation?

Transactions in securities legislation (TISL) has been around for a long time and the legislation has gone through some changes, most…

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VAT recovery on the disposal of a subsidiary?

When a group disposes of a subsidiary it will usually incur significant deal costs in respect of which there is also…

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Can social media influencers have their cake and eat it?

Did anyone see the Daily Mail news story this week involving Coronation Street actress, Catherine Tyldesley, and a cake shop owner…

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How easy is it to get the IHT exemption for heritage assets?

Most of you will be familiar with the most common inheritance tax (IHT) relief known as Business Property Relief (BPR). Broadly…

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Conran case on distributions is overturned

Early last year we reported on the tax case involving Jasper Conran (see here). The main thrust of the case involved…

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Partnership transfers on death and capital gains tax

Generally, when a person dies leaving assets, their beneficiaries will benefit from a market value uplift for capital gains tax purposes….

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R & D reporting changes and why it pays to file your claim early

In the March 2023 Budget, HMRC announced that two additional reporting requirements would be introduced for companies wishing to make claims…

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Gilts have never been so tax-efficient

The issue Inflation and rising interest rates are subjects which are constantly in the news at the moment. The recent release…

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How spouses can super-charge the chattel rules

The issue There are special capital gains tax rules for tangible moveable property (chattels) which can include a wide variety of…

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When is a loan to a participator waived?

The issue Section 455 CTA 2010 is a relatively well-known piece of tax legislation. It aims to apply a ‘temporary’ tax…

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