Farm survival: managing disposals and development
The government’s planned changes to restricted inheritance tax relief have sparked major concern across the farming community, according to a recent survey by the Country Land and Business Asso
The government’s planned changes to restricted inheritance tax relief have sparked major concern across the farming community, according to a recent survey by the Country Land and Business Asso
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is a complex system that affects a wide range of businesses involved in UK construction work, including many that may not realise they fall within its sco
In the second part of this series on inheritance tax, we outline the significant changes to UK inheritance tax rules effective from April 2025, focusing on the replacement of domicile with long
In his article ‘Leasehold Interests: controversial tax implications’ (Tax Adviser, October 2025), Leigh Sayliss questi
The government’s draft legislation on the inheritance tax treatment of pensions represents one of the most far-reaching changes
With the Autumn Budget due on 26 November 2025, tax advisers across the UK are preparing for what could be (in combination with the 30 October 2024 Budget) the most significant overhaul of the
The history of inheritance tax can be traced back well over a century, and for much of that time death duties posed challenges for the continuity of family farms and businesses.
This is (I believe) my 250th case report for Tax Adviser and I will treat myself by writing about a case in which I was actually instructed (alongside chambers colleague, Siobhan Dunca
Leasehold enfranchisement, where tenants collectively buy the freehold of their flats, has complex tax implications under current HMRC interpretations.
Family investment companies (FICs) are frequently touted by tax advisers as the silver bullet to a client’s estate planning problems.