December 10, 2018
Difficult as ABC: Entrepreneurs’ Relief and alphabet shares
David Whiscombe looks at the proposed new rules on Entrepreneurs’ Relief. It is reported...
December 4, 2018
’Tis the season to be jolly (generous): IHT exemptions
As we enter the traditional season of giving, and regardless of whether your loved...
December 3, 2018
Probate fees: new structure, big increases
Probate fees in England and Wales are set to change. The government has announced...
October 28, 2018
Crisis. What crisis? Predictions of a mass exodus of personal wealth from the UK as Brexit looms have simply not come to pass
By now, very rich overseas investors would be visibly pulling out and with a...
October 23, 2018
Two bites or plum duff? Information notices, penalties and appeals
David Whiscombe considers appeal rights in respect of information notices. The Court of Appeal...
October 18, 2018
MTD: Minimising The Delays?
VAT registered businesses with an annual turnover above the VAT threshold (£85,000) will be...
October 8, 2018
R&D tax relief: are you claiming yours?
New statistics released by HMRC show that small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are...
October 3, 2018
BKL welcomes new Head of Personal Tax Compliance
Chartered accountants and tax advisers BKL are pleased to announce the growth of their...
September 27, 2018
Making Tax Digital and VAT: getting the right software
The government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative is progressing more slowly than originally planned,...
September 25, 2018
Tax losses for farmers: not so simple
David Whiscombe comments on a tricky area. Normally, and subject to various conditions (including...
September 18, 2018
Online accounts: how going paperless with HMRC can be perilous
David Whiscombe counsels caution in going paperless with HMRC. Pretty much every organisation nowadays encourages...
September 12, 2018
Every little helps: a tip for students claiming tax back
David Whiscombe shares a tip for students. No: this is not a reference to...
