HMRC

Retirement | 11 Jun 14

A leading tax specialist has described recent proposals by HM Revenue & Customs to crack down on inheritance tax avoidance as the latest in a series of assaults which may lead to the ultimate demise of trusts.

Tax & Regulation | 11 Jun 14

The City of London Law Society has called for an independent body to be set up with the power to veto tax legislation as a way to avoid ‘huge damage’ to the UK tax regime’s reputation for stability.

Tax & Regulation | 9 Jun 14

HM Revenue & Customs has proposed a limit to the amount an individual can transfer into a series of trusts tax free, in its latest attempt to crack down on the use of multiple trusts to avoid inheritance tax (IHT).

Tax & Regulation | 4 Jun 14

One fifth of UK accountants and tax advisers have not told all their clients about the terms of the Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility, a survey has revealed.

Tax & Regulation | 3 Jun 14

HM Revenue & Customs has sent out another letter to UK holders of Swiss bank accounts warning that they must settle their liabilities, and giving them the option of using the Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility.