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Unvarnished truth: athletes as workers

David Whiscombe on the dangers of claiming to be a “worker”. Hot on the...

Difficult as ABC: Entrepreneurs’ Relief and alphabet shares

David Whiscombe looks at the proposed new rules on Entrepreneurs’ Relief. It is reported...

’Tis the season to be jolly (generous): IHT exemptions

As we enter the traditional season of giving, and regardless of whether your loved...

Probate fees: new structure, big increases

Probate fees in England and Wales are set to change. The government has announced...

Christmas entertaining could leave employers with a tax bill

At this traditional time of goodwill, employers’ thoughts are turning towards taking their teams...

IR35 reform is Budget’s biggest revenue-raiser

Following this year’s Budget, Contractor UK has reported on how private sector IR35 reform has...

Brexit and financial services: tentative deal agreed

Good news this morning as reports emerge of a Brexit deal being agreed between...

Budget 2018: The effect on SMEs

BKL consultant David Whiscombe reports for Tax Journal on the impact on small and...

Budget 2018: our analysis

David Whiscombe gives some initial thoughts on the Chancellor’s taxation measures. So: you’ve spent...

Budget 2018: summary

The sun was already edging behind the London skyline by the time Chancellor Philip...

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...

Two bites or plum duff? Information notices, penalties and appeals

David Whiscombe considers appeal rights in respect of information notices. The Court of Appeal...