ANALYSIS

Cutting edge analysis on tax issues.

Anthony Nixon (Paris Smith) examines the first judicial ruling to accept that the double trust home loan scheme works to save inheritance tax.

David Harmer

A recent IR35 tribunal judgment draws a line between services and image rights, and shows the consequences of HMRC errors, writes David Harmer (Markel Tax).

Tom Wilde

Tom Wilde (Shoosmiths) examines an Upper Tribunal decision that raises some interesting points for EIS practitioners.

Dominic Lawrance

Sophie Dworetzsky

Sophie Dworetzsky and Dominic Lawrance (Charles Russell Speechlys) examine, among other things, some of the recent clarifications and outstanding concerns regarding both the non-dom reforms and the proposed changes to agriculture and business property reliefs.

Dan Williams

Adam Craggs

Adam Craggs and Dan Williams (RPC) provide a back to basics guide.

Emma Haley

Hayden Bailey

After a wait of four months for more detail on the changes, what does the consultation document now tell us? While there are some helpful clarifications, not all of the concerns are addressed, write Hayden Bailey and Emma Haley (Boodle Hatfield).

Bridget Winters

Calum Young

In an adversarial system, when can the tribunal take the initiative and reach decisions on arguments not made by counsel? Bridget Winters and Calum Young (Taylor Wessing) investigate.

Robert Waterson

Lucy Collins

Robert Waterson and Lucy Collins (Eversheds Sutherland) examine a recent High Court ruling that could encourage individuals to challenge HMRC if they feel their personal data rights are being infringed.

Laura Foley

Tom Cartwright

The taxation of insurance proceeds is relevant for sizing a policy limit. Laura Foley and Tom Cartwright (Certa Insurance) consider various practical scenarios and implications.

Zoe Andrews

Mike Lane

This month’s review by Mike Lane and Zoe Andrews (Slaughter and May) covers the decisions in Lloyds Asset Leasing and Royal Bank of Canada, as well as HMRC’s plans to update guidance on the salaried member rules.

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