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UK Tax Audits and Investigations: How to Deal with HMRC with James Austen and Henry Lopes
In this episode of US-UK Tax Talk, host Aidan Grant is joined by James Austen, Partner, and Henry Lopes, Associate in the Tax & Estate Planning team at Collyer Bristow, for a practical and candid discussion on HMRC inquiries, tax disputes, and what taxpayers should do …
The Anson Case and How the UK Really Taxes LLCs with James Austen and Henry Lopes
In this episode of US-UK Tax Talk, host Aidan Grant is joined by colleagues James Austen, Partner, and Henry Lopes, Associate in the Tax & Estate Planning team at Collyer Bristow, for a deep and detailed exploration of one of the most challenging areas …
IHT on UK farming land and buildings held through offshore companies
Hidden in the detail of the policy papers published after the Budget, is a notable—and, in some respects, unexpected—shift in the inheritance tax landscape. Long-established planning tools, particularly those relying on the UK’s “situs” rules, are now squarely in the …
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Autumn Budget 2025
On Wednesday 26 November 2025, Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP finally delivered the most leaked Budget Statement in modern British history. The headline is that taxes, which were already at an all-time high, are to increase by a further £26bn. …
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Investing for Children in the US UK Space with Patrick Mulhern
In this episode of US-UK Tax Talk, host Aidan Grant welcomes back Patrick Mulhern, Partner at Tanager Wealth Management, for a deep dive into one of the most nuanced areas of cross border financial planning, investing for children where Americans are involved. Patrick first appeared …
Lessons from Angela Rayner’s SDLT errors
In the fast-paced world of politics, personal financial matters can quickly become public scrutiny magnets, often revealing tax law’s intricacies that most individuals, even politicians, will be blissfully unaware of. The recent controversy surrounding Angela Rayner, former deputy prime minister, …
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FIG Regime and more: The Reforms to Personal Taxation for UK Resident Foreign Individuals
From 6 April 2025, UK tax for foreign residents is based solely on tax residence, not domicile. The simplified system affects income, capital gains, and inheritance tax, offering some residents up to four years to shelter non-UK income and gains.
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Living in America as a Brit: Opportunities, Pitfalls & Planning First with Richard Taylor
Welcome to US–UK Tax Talk. Host Aidan Grant is joined by Richard Taylor, founder of Plan First Wealth and host of We’re the Brits in America. Richard shares his personal journey from Manchester to Dubai to the US, and his …
US Tax Residency Demystified: Citizens, Green Cards & the Substantial Presence Test with Alicea Castellanos
In this month’s episode, Aidan Grant is joined by Alicea Castellanos, Founder and CEO of Global Taxes LLC, to explore the complexities of US tax residency — including how individuals can unintentionally become tax residents and what this means for their …
The Benefits Of Lifetime Giving
At Collyer Bristow, we help individuals, families, and trustees plan strategically to maximise the impact of their charitable giving while preserving and protecting wealth. Charitable donations, whether made during your lifetime or through your Will, can provide significant opportunities to …
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