Blog4th Sep 2024Italy – One Of The Most Attractive Tax Destinations For The Wealthy Suddenly Got More ExpensiveLa dolce vita translates to ‘the sweet life’, and it’s far more than just a phrase in Italy, it really does represent an entire lifestyle associated with their culture and way of life. Italians have a particular appreciation of celebrating…By Lynn Gracie and Carol EdwardsView more
Blog20th Aug 2024Indian and Pakistani Domiciled Individuals – Are IHT Changes Coming?Is it time for Indian and Pakistani domiciled individuals to breathe a sigh of relief? The taxation of non-domiciled individuals has been a hot topic over the last few years, and has been at the forefront of many people’s minds…By Tom Andrew and Gunhild DamView more
Blog31st Jul 2024Everything We Know From Labour About The 2025/26 Non-Dom ChangesThis week we have received the first significant update from the new government on how the regime for non-UK domiciled and internationally mobile individuals may look under their stewardship. It’s helpful then, to revisit the initial proposed non-dom changes from…By Lynn GracieView more
Blog30th Jul 2024Voluntary and compulsory strike-off – a comparisonStriking off a limited company refers to the process of removing the company from the register at Companies House. Following the strike-off, the company ceases to exist. However, some measures can be taken to restore a company to the register…By Phil DunnView more
Blog29th Jul 2024HMRC Nudge Letter Campaign Targets Persons with Significant ControlAs part of the latest HM Revenue & Customs (‘HMRC’) nudge letter campaign, HMRC have once again cross-referenced Companies House records to Self-Assessment Tax Returns and are writing to anyone they believe to be a Person with Significant Control (‘PSCs’) asking them…By Michaela McCombieView more
Blog29th Jul 2024Inheritance Tax- (IHT) Will Labour Make Changes?Following Labour’s win at the 2024 General Election, there has been speculation that changes may be made to the current Inheritance Tax (IHT) regime in order to generate more tax revenue. Labour’s plans for Inheritance Tax have not been confirmed,…By Alex Thomson and Jen KinnearView more
Blog26th Jul 2024Will You Be Caught By HMRC Trying To Bridge A £40 Billion Tax Gap?Whether it’s a knock on the door, a phone call or a letter with the tell-tale HMRC logo, there’s little that will strike more fear into the heart of any individual or business owner than an unexpected enquiry from HM…By Stuart PetrieView more
Blog25th Jul 2024A Guide to Understanding Norwegian Tax Assessment NoticesFollowing submission of a 2023 Norwegian tax return for individuals under the general taxation scheme once processed by Skatteetaten (the Norwegian tax office), a Tax Assessment Notice (TAN) will be issued showing the final position for the year. The Norwegian…By Carol SimView more
Blog23rd Jul 2024HMRC Disclosures- Prompted vs Unprompted And Why Does It MatterWhen it comes to completing Tax Returns, mistakes can and do happen. According to HMRC, this is especially the case with certain types of income, for example overseas or self-employed sources. Not just mistakes either, but a simple lack of…By Seamus McElvannaView more
Blog22nd Jul 20245 Benefits of Family Investment CompaniesIn recent years, “Family Investment Companies” (FICs) have become more widely used in family tax planning exercises. However, they are not a new structure by any means – in fact our oldest FIC client is over 100 years old! FICs…By Tom AndrewView more
Blog17th Jul 2024USALI in Hotel Accounting: What is new in Edition 12?Last week marked the publication of the 12th edition of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI). In this blog, we’ll look at what changes were made, and how they could affect you and your hotel business.…By J’aininne SinclairView more
Blog16th Jul 2024Will a 4 year tax residence amnesty attract Overseas Investors to help Labour’s plans for Economic Growth?Labour may look to introduce a 4 year tax residence amnesty to attract overseas investors to help them with their plans for economic growth. So, what does that mean? Foreign Investors – Who, what and where One of the recognised…By Lynn Gracie and Carol EdwardsView more