Articles by Andrew Marr
Andrew’s expertise lies in bespoke tax planning for owner managed businesses and non-domiciled individuals and he has a successful record of dealing with a number of complex tax enquiries and HMRC negotiations. He also has extensive experience of offshore tax structures which he advises on and implements. He trained in tax with Deloitte in London before moving to the North West and spending nearly seven years at BDO LLP in Manchester before becoming one of the founder partners of Forbes Dawson in early 2012.
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SDLT cuts may be more significant than you think
10th October 2022
Posted in Articles, Stamp Duty, Stamp Duty Land Tax by Andrew Marr
The issue From Friday 23 September 2022, residential rates were cut in the so-called ‘mini budget’. Rates before Friday were: 0%…
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The tax system explained through the medium of beer
23rd September 2022
Posted in Articles, VAT by Andrew Marr
Introduction This has been doing the rounds for years, but I think it presents a complex idea simply and is particularly…
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Consider a negligible value claim
20th September 2022
Posted in Articles by Andrew Marr
The issue In cases where an asset is lost, destroyed or becomes of ‘negligible value’ it is possible to claim a…
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Avoid the 15% SDLT trap!
12th September 2022
Posted in Articles, Stamp Duty, Stamp Duty Land Tax by Andrew Marr
The issue Since 2012 there has been a punitive 15% flat rate of SDLT on the acquisition of certain properties by…
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GDPR Tax credit?
30th August 2022
Posted in Articles by Andrew Marr
The issue Some of our corporate clients are being presented with a ‘tax planning idea’ which goes something along the following…
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Investment company switch could save inheritance tax
12th August 2022
Posted in Articles, IHT by Andrew Marr
The issue Shares in investment companies are generally subject to inheritance tax (IHT) when the shareholder dies. This position can be…
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1 September 2022 trust registration deadline looms
29th July 2022
Posted in Articles, Trusts and Estates by Andrew Marr
The issue With the exciting announcement of a new Prime Minister just around the corner, you could be forgiven for forgetting…
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Linked transactions can save stamp duty land tax (SDLT)
15th July 2022
Posted in Articles, Stamp Duty Land Tax by Andrew Marr
The issue In general, SDLT linked transactions rules were introduced to stop a purchaser paying too little SDLT. Without these rules…
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Exceptional circumstances in residence test
13th July 2022
Posted in Articles by Andrew Marr
The issue The statutory residence test (introduced in 2013) is a very scientific way of determining whether a person is UK…
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Overseas holiday homes bought through a company
8th July 2022
Posted in Articles by Andrew Marr
The issue Generally speaking, it is not advisable to buy property for personal enjoyment through a company. This will usually trigger…
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