February 7, 2019

IHT and Agriculture

David Whiscombe delves into farming. As many readers will know, a special relief from...

February 4, 2019

Employment status and tax: what has Hermes delivered?

David Whiscombe wonders if Hermes has crossed the line. It is reported that the...

January 23, 2019

Making Tax Digital and VAT: the ‘soft landing period’

HMRC recently published a notice giving guidance on the digital record keeping and return...

January 9, 2019

Corporate partnership tax returns. Panic: don’t panic.

David Whiscombe gives some timely reminders on corporate partnerships. For those who are dealing...

December 21, 2018

Cryptoassets for individuals: new guidance from HMRC

In recent years we’ve seen dramatically increased interest in cryptocurrencies (also referred to as...

December 13, 2018

Geraint Jones in Spear’s 500 2019

Geraint Jones, Head of Private Client Tax at BKL, has been included in the...

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...