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How Stephen Hawking’s estate used his papers and office contents to settle millions in tax
The media spotlight has focused on the estate of the late Professor Stephen Hawking recently due to a significant tax saving arrangement. An agreement was reached with the Cambridge University Library and the Science Museum Group for Hawking’s archives and …
Professor Stephen Hawking’s estate: Acceptance in Lieu in action
The estate of the late Professor Stephen Hawking has reached an agreement with the University Library in Cambridge and the Science Museum Group for Hawking’s archives and the contents of his office (including not only scientific papers but letters from …
UK – Tackling Tax Avoidance
The U.K. government released its first “Tax Day” consultations on March 23, 2021, following the March 3 budget, on future measures not included in this year’s Finance Bill. The government sensibly refrained from announcing wide-ranging and untimely changes to inheritance …
‘Tax Day’ – government continues its campaign to tackle non-compliance
Promoters of tax avoidance schemes HM Treasury’s reminder that the so-called “tax gap” is at a record low of 4.7% (of which tax avoidance only counts for £1.7bn – approximately 5.5% of the total) is timely and welcome. HMRC has …
Coronavirus: tax and estate planning tips
Important tax and estate planning tips individuals should be thinking about during and in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Looking at the Budget 2021 from a Private client perspective
PROPERTY SDLT Holiday Extension Having heard the representations from housebuilders and buyers, the Chancellor announced that the current SDLT threshold of £500,000 will be extended until 30 June 2021. After that date, there will be a gradual tapering of the …
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Shake up of CGT?
The Covid pandemic has dealt a serious blow to the state of the nation’s finances. Predicting what the pandemic holds in store has proven a real problem for commentators and the Government alike, but it seems certain that eventually the …
Lasting powers of attorney
A guide on making an LPA covering everything you need to know when considering giving another person certain authority to make decisions, in circumstances where you no longer have the mental capacity to do so on your own.
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The prospect of further CGT changes – bad news for taxpayers, homeowners, and business owners?
With the economy still suffering the consequences of the Covid pandemic, the job of Chancellor of the Exchequer is perhaps even more challenging than usual. Yet even before the pandemic, there were rumours of changes ahead for capital gains tax …
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How are your cryptoassets taxed?
Guidance for individuals who hold cryptoassets, explaining what taxes they may need to pay, and what records they need to keep. Also included is information for businesses and companies about the tax treatment of cryptoasset transactions.
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