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Investing to save tax on gains
One of the tax breaks that can be claimed for making a qualifying enterprise investment scheme investment is the deferral of capital gains tax. How can this timing difference be turned into a permanent tax saving?
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Sharing a windfall - is there a tax cost?
A parent recently sold some assets and plan to pass part of the proceeds to their adult children. They're worried about possible inheritance tax (IHT) consequences but a friend has told them that they’re covered by the income exemption. Is this right?
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Inheritance tax: does the recipient need to pay?
A few years ago father made a gift of assets to his son to reduce his estate for inheritance tax (IHT) purposes. He recently died and his solicitor says that the son might have to pay tax on the gift. If there’s any IHT shouldn’t the estate pay it?
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Buying a commercial building: VAT savings
A company is about to buy the freehold of a new office for £250,000 plus VAT. They will trade from the commercial property and not rent it out or sublet it to tenants. What deceptively simple tips can save them money?
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Is HMRC too late to enquire?
An individual recently received a letter from HMRC saying that it’s started an enquiry into his 2018/19 tax return. A friend has told him that HMRC has missed the deadline for making enquiries. How should he respond to HMRC?
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Determining employment status - can the CEST tool be relied upon?
HMRC’s Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool can be a useful aid in helping clients to determine the employment status of their workers, but its reliability remains questionable. What's to know?