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A budget for Enterprise

The Chancellor, George Osborne, today set out the key aims of his 2011 Budget as reforming the economy to produce “strong, sustainable and balanced growth that is more evenly shared across the country and between industries”. In pursuit of these … Continue reading

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Budget countdown for higher earners

With less than a week to go before the Budget the rumour mill is in full spate. With every passing remark being scrutinised in depth by the financial press it is sometimes difficult to differentiate between controlled leak and mere … Continue reading

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Income tax planning 2010/11

HMRC has issued a timely reminder to everyone filing Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) Tax Returns that the new penalty regime for late filing of returns starts shortly. This includes not only an initial £100 fine but daily charges of … Continue reading

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A taxing time

The Japanese earthquake and tsunami has shocked everyone around the world and our thoughts are with the Japanese people as they start the task of reconstruction. As the full scale of the disaster unfolds the financial markets are still trying … Continue reading

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Time is running out for year end tax planning

Time is fast running out for those looking to complete their tax planning for the 2010/2011 tax year. With only just over three weeks in which to review, plan, complete applications and transfer funds the clock is ticking for those … Continue reading

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Helping the country whilst mitigating tax

Top rate tax payers have only a short time left to take advantage of a Government backed tax mitigation scheme warns Newshams Tax Solicitors. The current scheme which gives tax relief for investments in Enterprise Zone development and which has … Continue reading

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An enterprising way to mitigate tax

Rightly or wrongly the perception of many people is that the Government’s main preoccupation is to find ways of increasing tax. With the inevitable consequence of the recent recession it is true that tax allowances and rates are changing and … Continue reading

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Attention Property Lawyers!

Property lawyers and conveyancers should be aware that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have announced a change to the information required in Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns. HMRC has stated that the new forms will be available for use from April 2011 and must be used with effect from 4 July 2011. 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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