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Gregg Pearman (BDO) answers a query on whether schools converting to academy trusts are required to submit VAT returns immediately following their conversion.

Robert Langston

Robert Langston (Saffery Champness) considers the tax issues involved in bringing a Jersey holding company onshore.

Ian Maston

Ian Maston (Mastoni Tax Ltd) on how to structure an investment in a family company and whether these funds will attract business property relief.

Ruth Corkin

Ruth Corkin (Grant Thornton) on whether a golf club needs to account for VAT on non-member fees and if a claim can be made for VAT over paid.

Nigel Holmes

Nigel Holmes (Armstrong Watson) answers questions on the references in the recent Budget to disguised remuneration and their possible impact on EBTs.

Julie Park

Julie Park (The VAT Consultancy) answers a query on interpreting the guidance on the new guarantee requirement for ‘potential’ liabilities under the inward processing relief.

Thomas Dalby

Thomas Dalby (Gabelle) answers a query on a UK tech company that is being purchased by a US company which has offered to settle its unexercised EMI options in cash.

Steven Bone

Steven Bone (The Capital Allowances Partnership Ltd) answers a query on a commercial property investor whose claim was rejected on the basis that the 'fixed value requirement' of CAA 2001 s 187A was not satisfied.