Thomas Dalby (Gabelle) answers a query on a client that acquired, and now wishes to dispose of, a company with a UK-resident EBT holding a number of shares
Andrew Goldstone and Victoria Howarth provide an update, including: the increased transparency of ownership of UK companies; new HMRC guidance on the taxation of damages; a recent decision on reasonable excuse for late returns; and why professionals acting as charity trustees need to be aware of potential conflicts of interest
Peter Vaines considers the decision in Roelich on the meaning of ‘business’ for CGT incorporation relief purposes
With the surprising decision handed down recently in Corbett, James Austen examines the facts and asks what planning opportunities, if any, the First-tier Tribunal decision could afford to other taxpayers who might qualify for entrepreneurs’ relief.
Finance Bill 2014 included proposed legislation for social investment tax relief, a relief available to investors in social enterprises from 6 April 2014. Tim Smith and Richard Wilson take a look.
Peter Stevens summarises the government’s proposals for charging tax on capital gains made by non-residents from disposals of UK residential property
Peter Vaines comments on the operation of CGT on non-residents and ATED
Andrew Goldstone and Victoria Turner review recent developments in the private client sphere
Paul Davison considers HMRC v The Executors of Lord Howard of Henderskelfe (deceased) on why a gain made on the disposal of an iconic painting should be exempt from CGT
Helen Lethaby reviews recent developments affecting the City, including the consultation on bank levy banding and the surprise Budget announcement on profit transfer anti-avoidance