Eamonn hopes to score a Holmes run in HMRC battle
9th October 2020
Posted in Articles by Andrew Marr
The issue This admittedly cringeworthy title alludes to the fact that Eamonn Holmes is set to appeal his defeat earlier this…
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Dividend tax confusion
2nd October 2020
Posted in Articles, Business Tax by Andrew Marr
The issue Dividends are generally taxable on the basis of when they are received. This is a basic but important point…
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The Battle of Bosworth and Entrepreneurs’ Relief
28th September 2020
Posted in Articles by Andrew Marr
For history buffs, the Battle of Bosworth was the last significant battle of the War of the Roses, marking the beginning…
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Tax treatment of repaying CJRS money
31st July 2020
Posted in Articles, Coronavirus by Andrew Marr
The issue There have been many reports of widespread CJRS fraud whereby companies have been making false claims for CJRS or…
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The tax blunders of Mr Khan
3rd July 2020
Posted in Articles by Andrew Marr
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
29th June 2020
Posted in Articles, Corporation Tax by Andrew Marr
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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Debt restructuring for businesses in financial distress
16th June 2020
Posted in Articles by Andrew Marr
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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Lap dancers and dog breeders narrow the coronavirus tax deficit
29th May 2020
Posted in Articles, Coronavirus by Andrew Marr
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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HMRC secret unit targets family investment companies!
28th February 2020
Posted in Articles, IHT by Andrew Marr
The issue There have been a few articles in the press over the recent weeks about a secret HMRC unit working…
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Discharge of a director’s loan account on liquidation is not a write-off!
22nd November 2019
Posted in Articles, Business Tax, Capital Gains Tax by Forbes Dawson
The issue There have been various rumours circulating about a HMRC ‘test case’ with the following key points: A director’s loan…
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