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Haworth: “Relevance” for Follower Notices

Finance Act 2014 introduced the concept of Follower Notices (“FNs”).  Broadly, these give HMRC...

Gaming and claiming: Video Games Tax Relief

Although HMRC has been accused of being somewhat behind the times when it comes...

Wills: a few words

Karl Tausch seems to have been a man of few words.  His will read...

Timeless (or not) truths: hived-up trading losses

One seems to discover on an alarmingly regular basis that truths which one has...

What to be aware of when using cryptocurrencies in benefits

You may be among the increasing number of people taking Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies...

Not simples: the ins and outs of IHT liability

The Daily Telegraph recently carried the cautionary tale of Mr Glyne Harris who had...

Grand designs: opportunities for generation-skipping

Tax law often makes it difficult for parents to benefit their minor children in...

Top things to avoid when using private equity

There comes a time in the life of many businesses when owners cast around...

Plus and miners: cryptocurrencies and VAT

As Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies gain prominence, more businesses are actively seeking out opportunities...

Schemes with snares: the quirks of EIS and SEIS

If you’re thinking about making an investment, you may have come across the terms...

The stuff of ledgers: cryptocurrency and blockchain

Behind the growth of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin is an equally radical technological advance: distributed...

Going the distance: VAT on selling overseas

Much has been written about the VAT that is lost to HMRC by non-UK...