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 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 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 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...