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HMRC and the Government have really managed to get themselves into an embarrassing “pickle”.  A few days before the fiscal year end (5-April-18) HMRC issued a notice to say that state aid approval for EMI share schemes would expire on the...

Many individuals who are non-UK domiciled (so called ‘non-doms’) are in a position where they have mixed funds.  A mixed fund is an offshore fund of money, which contains more than one type of income, gains and capital, or similar from more...

With the excitement of Christmas and New Year’s Eve behind us, most of us are looking forward to the year ahead, full of plans and optimism. January often feels like a month dedicated to fresh starts, but before beginning a new year of...

1. Children’s savings accountsA bank or building society account is a great way to save for your children’s future and teach them the value of a pound. You can set up a savings account for your child for as little as £1 and build up a...

Currently, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is payable on any gain made on the disposal of a chargeable asset. After taking into account the annual exemption, the gain is then charged at either 18% or 28% depending on which tax bracket you fall into....

The thought of the afterlife may not be the most appealing thing to think about on a day to day basis. However preparing well for these unpleasant times may well help relieve a lot of stress and grief for your loved ones. Therefore it is...

In recent months, the Chancellor of the Exchequer (formerly Mr George Osborne) launched an ‘attack’ on the property market by first ensuring that non-resident owners of UK situs property were liable to UK Capital Gains Tax (CGT) to the more...

Dividends can provide a regular income stream for investors, but understanding how they are taxed is crucial to maximizing returns. This article from Wisteria Accountants, a leading accounting firm, provides an essential guide to dividend tax...

The Bank of England is being pushed to restrict the growth of house prices in the UK. Recent news reports suggest that the Bank of England should be more vigilant and use its powers more in a bid to limit the growth rates in house prices with...

Due to a rise in the number of employment tribunals and legal claims against employers, there is a temptation to treat individuals as self employed consultants, rather than employees. As well reducing employment risks for the company, both...

Tax advisors are specialists with advanced training and knowledge of tax law. They ensure that their clients are paying the correct but lowest amount of tax possible by legally lowering the tax liability and providing their clients with...

More recently the number of tax related news items that have made headlines have increased significantly. From non-resident football club owners having their residency status challenged by HMRC to popstars who had become partners in a film...