28 April 2023
ADR meetings in tax disputes: trust the process or steer clear?
First published by Taxation on 24 April 2023, Waqar Shah explores whether alternative dispute resolution for tax will continue to be a good option bearing in mind upcoming changes to HMRC’s internal ADR manual.
31 August 2022
The reality of shows like Succession and your assets
High Net Worth Individuals face a range of new challenges as they seek to protect their assets. Whilst the dramatic events of the Roy family may seem remote for many of us, it could still be important to consider the benefits of asset protection strategies.
21 April 2022
Employment related securities – returns and reasonable excuses
In an Employment Related Securities (ERS) Bulletin for March 2022 (bulletin 40), HMRC has linked to helpful guidance on what it considers to be a reasonable excuse for failing to meet submission deadlines for annual ERS returns (due on 6th July following the end of the tax year to which they relate) and notification of EMI options (due within 92 days after grant).
31 March 2022
Do you want to phone a friend?
Picture Rishi Sunak as a game show host. The spotlight is on the contestant, an employee, and Rishi asks them if they would like to: a) Keep their pay rise; b) give it all to the government; or c) give it all to charity. I expect many of us would say “Keep it please!” but, in certain situations, without some action on the employee’s part the default answer is that none of it is kept and the government enjoys it all. This post briefly discusses one such issue, and offers other suggestions for the tax year end (which are, unfortunately, unlikely to make you a millionaire).
23 March 2022
Spring Statement 2022 Update - Did you see that coming?
Despite the rumours of a reduction in income tax, you may have expected that the Chancellor would keep this in his back pocket for now...