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US citizens living in the UK: the problems, pitfalls and planning opportunities
The ratification of the 16th Amendment to the United States constitution in 1913 imposed the first permanent income tax, and uniquely maintained a citizenship basis of taxation, meaning that US cit
Voluntary disclosures: how to correct mistakes in tax payments
The UK government regards tax compliance checks as a key tool to help tackle the tax gap and fund the Exchequer.
Beneficial loans: the importance of getting your timing right
I can remember the first time that I came across an assessment in relation to a loan to a participator.
Changes in the UK tax system: the power of statistics
One of the spin-off benefits of the Budget is that it gives us the opportunity to have a broader look at the UK tax system, armed with up-to-date reporting and forecasting.
Disability and the tax system: guidance
Robin Williamson, former Technical Director for the CIOT’s Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) and longstanding LITRG volunteer, had a keen interest in how the tax system treats and supports peopl
How to achieve net zero: the practical issues faced by UK businesses and households
The recently published Skidmore report, ‘Mission Zero’ – an independent review of net zero chaired by Rt Hon Chris Skidmore OBE MP – sets out the recommended actions for the UK to transition to its
A yellow card for IR35? What the Lineker case means for HMRC
Ever since the infamous announcement following the 1999 Budget, the so-called IR35 legislation has rarely been outside the headlines so far as tax advisers are concerned.
Spring Budget 2023: some important messages for business and individuals
After the tax rises from the 2022 changes, the Spring Budget reduces tax by about £13 billion in 2023-24 and each of the two years’ after.
Basis period reform: moving to a 31 March year-end
As set out in our article ‘Basis period reform: transitional rules apply from 6 April 2023’ in the March 2023 edition of Tax Adviser, the introduction of the tax year basis in 2024/25, and
