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UK tax avoidance mapped

According to UHY Hacker Young postcodes with high numbers of disclosures were those with wealthier residents and more complex tax affairs

UBS's 5.3b euro gamble in France tax case: deal or no deal?

The danger for UBS and financial prosecutors, but also other companies under investigation in France, comes down to the bet on going to court or pushing for a deal.

PwC considered quitting Ineos over Monaco tax move

Sir Jim was ranked the richest person in the UK last year, with a fortune of £21bn. Currie and Reece each own 20% of the Ineos.

Ryanair pilots fly into £3.2bn tax storm

Airline captains are among 50,000 workers facing huge bills. But MPs say the Revenue is chasing the wrong culprits

Dow Schofield Watts Launches New Tax Consultancy Arm

DSW Tax Consulting is one of a number of specialist tax services offered by Dow Schofield Watts, including private client tax, VAT and tax resolution for those in dispute with HMRC.

Government reveals cost of thawing half a million expats' frozen state pensions over next five years - £3bn or 0.3% of its pension budget

However, this average cost of just over £600million a year over the next five years is just 0.3 per cent of the £165.8billion total the UK Government spent on pensions in the last financial year.

Tax regime that favoured multinationals was not illegal state aid, says EU court

The system angered local companies, who pay tax on all profits and cannot export a share, meaning they pay a greater share than international companies.

HMRC warns advisers misunderstood tax guidance

It effectively meant clients were paying advisers for a service they did not need.

Britons at a loss when it comes to property inheritance tax

The lack of knowledge extends beyond property to other assets.

Why HMRC is looking Down Under for loan charge settlements

The aim of every tax jurisdiction is to get its hands on the money as soon as possible – ideally before it has reached an individual’s pockets.

Investments trusts: keeping it in the family

Caledonia Investments has strong momentum and is trading at a discount

New Italian tax regime for retired people abroad

The Italian legislator set forth a new regime reserved to retired people resident abroad and receiving pensions sourced outside Italy

Russia Considers Getting Rid Of Gold Tax To Boost Investment

The Finance Mistry has initiated the elimination of the VAT on gold bar purchases, the ministry has told Izvestia,” the newspaper reported on Thursday.

New stamp duty land tax surcharge for non-UK resident homebuyers to be introduced

Proceeds of the new surcharge would be put towards measures to tackle rough sleeping.

Crunch week as probate ‘death tax’ nears approval

Before Christmas the proposals were approved by the House of Lords.

Family Business dominate list of britain's highest Taxpayers

The Tax List placed Stephen Rubin and family as the biggest payers of tax in Britain with an estimated liability of $235 million (£181.6 million).

What are the tax implications of Brexit? by TMF Group

The foreign VAT reclaim procedures within the EU that use electronic portals to ease the process, and EU limits with interest for time to refund, would no longer be available.

Increasing complexity drives global tax advisory market by Nick Blundell

The global tax advisory market is continuing to grow apace, and the UK is expected to be the fastest growing market in Europe in 2019.

UK pension freedoms open huge tax trap for over-55s

Experts fear 1m people unaware of cut to savings allowance if they dip into funds

Profits Rise At Law Firm Ahead Of Important Year

The firm recorded growth in all areas of its practice; corporate and commercial, real estate, litigation, employment and those focused on providing services to private individuals.