Gregson v HAE Trustees Ltd - another aspect

Friday, 30th May 2008

Now that I have seen the full transcript of this case, I see that another important issue was argued.  This is the application of section 4 of the Trustee Act 2000. 

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Capital gains and other tax figures released

Wednesday, 31st October 2007

In the middle of all this talk of U-turns, HMRC have released figures about taxation over the last few years.  There is a useful introduction to capital gains tax and several tables, including one (T1.2) that lists HMRC annual receipts since 2001-2. Read more

Save love, not tax

Saturday, 27th October 2007

There is an article by Stephen at LSUK’s weblog (find it here), which discusses the things people might do to take advantage of the new nil rate band transfer rules: joining in matrimony and civil partnership for reasons more to do with tax than love.

The capital gains tax campaign

Tuesday, 23rd October 2007

Whereas the inheritance tax changes made by the Pre-Budget Report drew immediate comment and interest (see this post), reaction to the proposed capital gains tax changes is showing a slow but sure buildup. Read more

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