December 12, 2018
Unvarnished truth: athletes as workers
David Whiscombe on the dangers of claiming to be a “worker”. Hot on 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...
November 26, 2018
Christmas entertaining could leave employers with a tax bill
At this traditional time of goodwill, employers’ thoughts are turning towards taking their teams...
November 1, 2018
IR35 reform is Budget’s biggest revenue-raiser
Following this year’s Budget, Contractor UK has reported on how private sector IR35 reform has...
November 1, 2018
Brexit and financial services: tentative deal agreed
Good news this morning as reports emerge of a Brexit deal being agreed between...
October 31, 2018
Budget 2018: The effect on SMEs
BKL consultant David Whiscombe reports for Tax Journal on the impact on small and...
October 30, 2018
Budget 2018: our analysis
David Whiscombe gives some initial thoughts on the Chancellor’s taxation measures. So: you’ve spent...
October 30, 2018
Budget 2018: summary
The sun was already edging behind the London skyline by the time Chancellor Philip...
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...