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British Tax Havens to Share Data With Russian Authorities

The sharing of financial information is in the spotlight as Russia has lifted restrictions on its citizens holding overseas bank accounts.

Business Property Relief and Capital Gains Tax: planning opportunities for business owners

Business owners looking to benefit from BPR should periodically review the level of investment activities in their business.

The Loan Charge – finally some good news for tax payers

Many saw the Loan Charge as being grossly unfair, citing examples of employees who were told they would not be employed if they didn't accept payment via loans, numerous cases of miss-selling to unrepresented employees and even suicides of employees

A report on 'International Tax Enforcement: Disclosable Arrangements'.

A report on how the power in Finance Act 2019, which enables regulations to implement Council Directive (EU) 2018/822, will be used in different EU Exit scenarios.

Your New Year tax resolutions by Chris Etherington

What new years’ resolutions will you make to get your tax affairs in shape?

UK property CGT charge ‘unworkable and unfair to investors’

RL360’s Neil Chadwick hopeful Treasury will see sense but says April is key redemption trigger deadline

City firms generate record £75bn of tax as industry shrugs off Brexit fears

They paid £33.4bn in taxes and collected a further £42.1bn for the exchequer, primarily through income tax and national insurance contributions deducted from employees’ wages.

Taxing Times at HSBC

The bank entered into a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) with the Justice Department and paid a penalty of $192 million.

French government to scan social media for evidence of tax evasion

"If you say you're not a fiscal resident in France and you keep posting pictures on Instagram from France, there might be an issue."

Tax breaks tempt wealthy Norwegians to Arctic islands

The local council hopes to attract some of Norway’s ultra-wealthy at a time when falling oil prices mean that many in the rich, highly taxed nation are starting to tighten their belts.

UK has one of the worst inheritance tax regimes in the world

Individuals in the UK pay more than double the inheritance tax of the European average.

Netherlands: What Does The New Approach Of Horizontal Tax Monitoring Mean For Your Company

The tax authorities will discuss the exact changes of HTM with companies in the coming period.

Taxation and wealth

It seems true that our top tax rate is consistent with that of most comparable economies, while one reaches it at a relatively low level of income.

Anderson Anderson & Brown hails record year as firm works on 70 deals

The firm, which has some 280 staff including 19 partners, said it had “significantly” increased its focus on deal activity in the Central Belt following its Edinburgh office launch in June 2018.

Will HSBC spearhead blockchain for banking next year?

The multinational bank is ready to set examples in blockchain for the banking sector.

Tax changes advisers should watch for in 2020

George Bull said that while the 'tax lock' - ruling out increases in income tax, VAT or national insurance - appeared a positive move, advisers should not be lulled into a false sense of security.

ATAD 2 and expiry of tax rulings issued prior to 2015 passed by the Luxembourg Parliament

The Luxembourg Parliament also passed the 2020 Budget Law confirming the expiry of the tax rulings issued by the Luxembourg tax authorities before 1 January 2015 after the end of the 2019 fiscal year.

Govt to overhaul tax charge after damning review

Today the government agreed to accept all but one of the recommendations put forward by Sir Amyas in his report.

Relax. You really can survive the minefield of capital gains tax

From inheriting to investing, the rules can be complex, as our readers found

Seeking a more stable tax haven?

William Sweeney, senior manager in the tax technical team at accountancy firm, Menzies LLP, discusses options for international investors.