Tax and Financial Planning

• Changes in the Tax Regime – Public Information Campaigns Have Limitations

  • Posted28 July 2021

  The tax regime is subject to constant change and it is generally up to taxpayers to keep their knowledge up to date in a fluid landscape. However, as a case...

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• You Are Entitled to Rely on Professional Tax Advice – Even If it is Wrong

  • Posted9 July 2021

  Professional tax advice, however carefully considered, cannot always be correct, but you are generally entitled to rely on it. A tribunal made that point in relieving a retired executive of...

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• Trusts – Court Relieves Family of Severe Tax Consequences of Drafting Error

  • Posted18 June 2021

  Trusts are delicate and often complex legal instruments and any flaws in the wording of documents relating to them can have grave tax and other consequences. As a High Court...

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• Radio Presenter an Independent Contractor, Tax Tribunal Rules

  • Posted4 June 2021

  The vexed distinction between employees and independent contractors is a constant source of dispute, not least in the realm of tax. Each case has to be decided on its own...

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• Received Negligent Financial Advice? Consult a Solicitor Without Delay

  • Posted13 May 2021

  If you believe that you have suffered loss due to negligent financial advice, there are powerful reasons why you should consult a lawyer straight away. In a case on point,...

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• Tribunal Excludes Furnished Lettings Business from Inheritance Tax Relief

  • Posted23 April 2021

  In a ruling of interest to anyone engaged in renting out furnished properties, the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) has taken a restrictive approach to the circumstances in which such enterprises may...

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