May 16, 2018
Coping with an HMRC investigation
During the 2015/2016 financial year, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) estimated that £34 billion...
May 15, 2018
Kapoor: don’t ask if you don’t want to know
Sometimes in life, if you don’t want to know the answer (or, worse, if...
April 24, 2018
Free Money: the VAT Flat Rate Scheme
OK: let’s manage expectations: it’s not much, it’s a one-off, and it’s available only...
April 24, 2018
Readers’ forum: Capital idea
Can inheritance tax be reduced by transferring property to a limited liability partnership? BKL...
April 23, 2018
Grand designs: opportunities for generation-skipping
Tax law often makes it difficult for parents to benefit their minor children in...
April 17, 2018
Succession and estate planning basics for farming families and estate owners
As rural businesses expand and diversify beyond traditional farming activities and as land in...
April 5, 2018
Rethinking research: MiFID II and VAT
If you work in the financial services industry, you’ll have heard of the second...
April 3, 2018
Top things to avoid when using private equity
There comes a time in the life of many businesses when owners cast around...
March 29, 2018
Is it time for private landlords to look at commercial property?
There has recently been a swathe of tax legislation increasing the tax burden for...
March 13, 2018
Spring Statement 2018: no surprises sprung
By the time Chancellor Phillip Hammond rose to his feet in the House of...
March 12, 2018
Plus and miners: cryptocurrencies and VAT
As Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies gain prominence, more businesses are actively seeking out opportunities...
March 8, 2018
Managed service companies: involuntary involvement
BKL tax specialist David Whiscombe examines the recent decision in Christianuyi Ltd and others v...