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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What do the new SDLT rates really mean?

The issue On Wednesday the Chancellor announced quite a generous SDLT holiday. With immediate effect until 31 March 2021 the rate…

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The tax blunders of Mr Khan

The case In Bostan Khan v HMRC [2020] UKUT 0168, the Upper Tribunal (UT) rejected a taxpayer’s argument that a company purchase of…

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HMRC clarification on corporation tax loss carry-back claims

The issue Last week saw more businesses open their doors and adjust to the ‘new normal’ on our high streets. Despite…

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Are your clients due cash back from Swiss retrocessions?

The issue Many UK individuals have historically invested funds in Swiss bank accounts such as UBS, Credit Suisse and Julius Baer….

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Debt restructuring for businesses in financial distress

The issue Sadly many companies will get into financial difficulty as a result of lockdown. For example, Debenhams appointed administrators in…

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DIY Builders may be due a VAT reclaim

The issue In these recent times of lockdown and social distancing, many a frustrated and possibly furloughed homeowner, with no pub…

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Lap dancers and dog breeders narrow the coronavirus tax deficit

Less tax for HMRC According to AJ Bell, HMRC received 42% less in tax payments in April 2020 than April 2019….

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Will Coronavirus cost you 3% SDLT?

The issue Since 2016 many house buyers will have paid the additional 3% SDLT surcharge on a house purchase. This would…

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COVID-19-related reimbursed home office expenses

The issue Over the last few months many employees will have experienced sustained home working for the first time. With this…

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Company car benefits during the lock-down

The issue The current lock-down measures are likely to mean that many employees are at home with company cars sitting idle…

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