Revalue ATED properties on 1 April 2017

ATED is the annual tax payable on high value residential properties held within a corporate structure. An ATED tax return needs…

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Capital gains on divorce

The issue Divorce can be a trying and emotional time and often the last thing on a couple’s mind is tax….

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Changes to the taxation of non-domiciliaries post 6 April 2017

As announced in Summer Budget 2015 there will be a significant change to the tax treatment of non-UK domiciliaries and their…

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Spring Budget 2017

Philip Hammond kept his powder dry in his first Spring budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer. He did however ensure that…

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EMI scheme trap for the unwary

EMI Schemes Enterprise Management Incentives (‘EMI’) are a very tax efficient way of rewarding key employees with equity based rewards.  Under…

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Company trading losses can be offset against goodwill gains

The issue Trading losses can only be carried forward against profits of the same trade. This means that brought forward losses…

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Not all U.K. bank accounts subject to inheritance tax

The Issue Although UK domiciled and UK deemed domiciled individuals are subject to inheritance tax (IHT) on their worldwide assets, individuals…

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When is a compulsory purchase order (CPO) taxable?

The issue Councils often use a legal power to issue CPOs to land owners in order to force them to dispose…

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Benefits available when someone dies

Note: this article relates to the current system of benefits for bereaved individuals.  The government has announced plans to consolidate these…

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Avoid the easy 5% penalty sting

It is the time of year again when (those less organised) people are frantically seeking to submit their returns before the…

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