Mental capacity and wills
In the case of Perrins v Holland, Mr Perrins lost mental capacity between the time of giving instructions to his lawyers as to the contents of his will and actually executing it. The Court of Appeal...
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That’s what the latest offering from the Treasury looks like it is asking. “Government invites views on tax policies” at first glance looks like a great opportunity for all. In practice, it’s...
Doctor, Doctor
The prognosis is not good for HMRC's latest venture in it's targeted professionals programme which was designed to bring doctors and dentists who owed tax out of the woodwork with the promise of reduced...
Office for tax simplification
The Chancellor George Osborne and Exchequer Secretary David Gauke today established the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS).
The Chancellor has appointed a Board of tax experts who will be responsible...
A Business Relief from Inheritance Tax
Nobody likes inheritance tax. It is a tax on wealth which has already been taxed in the lifetime of the deceased, and reduces the amount which can be left to the next generation. This blog examines...
Restricting pensions tax relief for high earners: time for another consultation…
Earlier this week, I wrote an article warning that restrictions on pensions tax relief were due to come into effect on 6 April 2011, but that in his forthcoming Budget speech, the Chancellor of the Exchequer...
Government confirms scrapping of broadband tax in Budget
The Government has confirmed that it will scrap the broadband tax that had been proposed by the previous Labour Government – even before it is introduced. Labour had proposed charging 50p for every...
Stamp Duty increase in the Budget – did you spot it?
No I'm not talking about the rise to 5% on high end residential property which kicks in next year. Rather this was a hidden change which will affect commercial property purchasers from 4 January 2011.
Pat...
Budget 2010 – tough but fair
The Chancellor announced that he was going to be tough but fair in the budget today.
Everyone will have their own views on this. In particular public sector workers, who will feel most hard done...
High earners beware: restrictions on pensions tax relief are just around the corner…
The Government is coming under increasing pressure from business groups and accountants to reverse the planned reduction in tax relief on pension contributions, which is due to come into effect in April...
