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Tax – avoidance or evasion

To the average person whose only concern is whether they have correctly rounded up their building society interest on their tax return the tax machinations of multi-national corporations must seem not just a world away but more like on another … Continue reading

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The Panama effect

There is a fine line between legitimate tax planning and tax evasion. In fact, over the last few years it could be said that the line is becoming ever thinner as governmental and public pressure encourage individuals and organisations not … Continue reading

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Offshore Payroll Vehicles to be targeted in the Budget

Danny Alexander confirmed that the Coalition Government has “shadowy” offshore middlemen, which cost the UK Treasury around £100 million a year, firmly in their sights.
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Tax Treaties Anti-Avoidance legislation

N.B. On 9 September 2011 the Government announced that in view of concerns raised it has “decided not to proceed further with the consultation on the proposed legislation and will not include it in Finance Bill 2012.” The recent announcement … Continue reading

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Furnished Holiday Lettings Rules

The Government has recently published revised proposals for new rules on the taxation of furnished holiday lettings (FHLs). According to the Government’s own figures, approximately 25% of existing FHL businesses will cease to qualify under the proposed new rules. Simon … Continue reading

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Stamp Duty Land Tax Planning Technique in the Tax Tribunal

HMRC are starting their attack on SDLT avoidance schemes which use sub-sale relief and partnerships. Tax Tribunal decision expected early 2011. Continue reading

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Inheritance Tax Planning

How to save inheritance tax with sensible tax planning! Continue reading

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