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Pension withdrawals and consolidations: unintended consequences
The UK pensions system is designed to reward long-term saving. However, in practice, the transition from accumulation to decumulation is rarely a smooth path.
Online platform reporting: increased HMRC scrutiny
Digital platforms have become a normal route to market for individuals and businesses, with almost 4 million sellers using them in 2025.
Updating HMRC’s guidance on Real Estate Investment Trusts and the manuals more widely
The CIOT recently sent a letter to HMRC requesting an update to their guidance on Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) in their Investment Funds Manual
The landlord challenge: adapting to MTD for Income Tax
The introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax from 6 April 2026 is often described as a broad reform affecting sole traders and landlords alike.
Savings for disabled people: the case for a simpler approach
For many disabled people, and for those who support them, the ability to build up savings can be critical.
Preserving heritage: a changing inheritance tax landscape
Heritage estates do not fit neatly into the UK’s inheritance tax framework. They are not simply investment portfolios to be traded or businesses to be broken up.
Mixed-use stamp duty land tax: history of commercial abuse
There have been numerous tribunals concerning mixed-use stamp duty land tax, many reflecting HMRC’s resistance to marginal claims.
Cross-border structuring: US citizens with UK limited companies
UK practitioners increasingly advise US citizens who are resident in the UK and operate through UK private limited companies.
The case for a local visitor levy in England: CIOT response
Local powers versus increased complexity
The purpose of devolved powers is to allow local government to make decisions impacting their own area.
