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Tax-Efficient Restructure and Family Wealth Planning Introduction Our client, the owner of a successful group of businesses, received an offer to sell the entire issued share capital of their main trading company for approximately £4 million. With no immediate...
Upcoming Inheritance Tax Reforms
Major reforms to inheritance tax (IHT) are set to take effect Major reforms to inheritance tax (IHT) are set to take effect in April 2026 and April 2027, with significant implications for business owners and investors. The government’s changes to Business Relief (BR)...
HMRC Tribunal Ruling Exposes AI Use in R&D Tax Relief Decision
Introduction A tribunal decision has compelled HMRC to disclose whether it relies on artificial intelligence (AI) in processing research and development (R&D) tax credit claims, raising fundamental questions about transparency, accountability, and fairness in...
Tax Partner Pro – Your Q answered Sept 25
Find out what we have been answering for you this month… Q I would like to confirm the correct VAT treatment of services provided from overseas suppliers to a GB VAT-registered business with a UK place of residence. From my understanding, where the service is...
Beyond an EOT
Employee Ownership Trust (EOTs): What Happens Next? Introduction to Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs), what happens next... Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) are increasing in popularity, and it’s not hard to see why: the founders sell (with no tax to pay), the...
A Guide to VAT Compliance for Influencers
A Guide to VAT Compliance for Influencers with Sudden Income Spikes The world of influencers moves fast, one viral post can turn a side hustle into a six-figure business overnight. But sudden jumps in income bring tax and VAT obligations that can’t be ignored. This...
Is an Employee ownership trust (EOTs) Right for Your Business?
Introduction to Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) have become a familiar feature of the UK business landscape since their introduction in 2014. They are often promoted as a great solution to succession planning, offering tax advantages...
Double Tax Treaties
Double Tax Treaties: What They Are and Why They Matter Introduction to Double Tax Treaties Double tax treaties (also known as Double Taxation Agreements/DTAs) are formal arrangements between two countries that aim to prevent individuals and businesses from...
Angela Rayner’s £40k Stamp Duty Blunder
Why Stamp Duty Land Tax Trips Up Even the Experts Introduction When Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner admitted she had underpaid Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) by £40,000 on her £800,000 seaside flat last week, the headlines wrote themselves. Rayner has since resigned,...
Divorce and Tax
Why a Divorce Settlement Might Need a Calculator and a Crystal Ball Getting divorced is, of course, an incredibly stressful time for people. As well as the obvious emotional turmoil, divorce often involves dividing homes, businesses, pensions, and investments. The...
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