Consider resisting six-year discovery assessments

Anecdotally, we are aware of quite a few discovery assessments which are being raised by HMRC beyond four years after the…

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Non-residents may be able to reclaim tax on UK pensions

We are coming across more and more cases where non-UK residents are leaving tax on the table when it comes to…

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Private Residence Relief when there are UK and overseas homes

Principal Private Residence Relief (‘PPR’) can provide a full or partial exemption from capital gains tax on the disposal of an…

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Don’t miss out on the flexibility of a section 171A election

For a long time, it has been possible to transfer assets within a group of companies without triggering a chargeable gain….

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Is there a four-year deadline for Transactions in Securities counteraction notices?

Transactions in securities legislation (‘TISL’) is anti-avoidance legislation whereby in certain circumstances HMRC can stop a taxpayer taxing themselves on a…

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Year End Tax Planning 2026

As 5 April fast approaches, we are pleased to send you our annual helpful guide outlining the planning tips to consider before…

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Angels and demons and the perils of getting the EIS ‘directors’ rules’ wrong

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (‘EIS’) offers various tax incentives to individuals who invest in start-up companies, including a 30% income tax…

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How 10 years fly by with EMI

Enterprise Management Incentive (‘EMI’) schemes are specifically designed for private trading companies who wish to recruit and retain key employees. They…

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How a demolition job can lose your PPR

Most property developers are conscious of the fact that stamp duty land tax (SDLT) rates are lower for bare pieces of…

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To have and to hold (over)

With BPR planning now reaching frenzied levels before 5 April 2026, even with the increase in value of the 100% BPR…

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