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The tax year ends on 5th April each year, why is this?

Well you can blame the Romans, especially Julius Caesar and Europe. Back in 1582 the Pope Gregory X111 commanded the change from the Julian calendar as there was a problem.  It ran for 30 or 31 days for 11 months and it was only February that had 28 days (29 every 4...

Government U-turn on double cab pickup tax

Government U-turn on double cab pickup tax After just one week the government has u-turned on plans to classify double cab pickup trucks as cars for tax and VAT purposes which would have resulted in huge tax increases. This U-turn comes after huge criticism from...

Tax Nomads – No Tax!?

No Tax !? Here’s a list of questions that I get asked regularly How can I avoid paying taxes? What is the best way to pay no tax? What is the most tax efficient way to pay less tax? How can I reduce my tax? I am now prepared to share an answer for FREE.  Don’t live...

The introduction of Federal Corporate Tax in the UAE

The UAE’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced on 31 January 2022, the introduction of Federal Corporate Tax (CT) effective for accounting years starting on or after 1 June 2023. The UAE’s MoF stated that the reason for introducing CT was to “reaffirm the UAE’s...

DAC6 – How have the rules changed since leaving the EU?

DAC6 is a system of mandatory reporting of cross-border tax arrangements, where these affect one or more EU member states and fall into one or more particular characteristics (hallmarks). Following the UK leaving the EU, DAC6 will no longer be applied in its entirety....

The Lost Tax Relief For Partners’ Expenses
The Lost Tax Relief For Partners’ Expenses

THE LOST TAX RELIEF FOR PARTNERS’ EXPENSES As a partner you could be missing out on claiming relief for your personal homeworking expenses, with COVID-19 throwing a spanner in the works, and with an increase in working from home you may be incurring more expenses that...

Crypto assets Questions and Answers Article
Crypto assets Questions and Answers Article

Has HM Revenue and Customs (“HMRC”) issued any guidance? On 19th December 2018, HMRC released guidance on the taxation of crypto assets for individuals.  It is believed to be one of the most comprehensive sets of guidance currently issued by any government.  It can...

Inheritance tax planning – new horizons for IHT
Inheritance tax planning – new horizons for IHT

Inheritance tax planning - new horizons for IHT This article considers two recent developments which potentially affect the inheritance tax (IHT) planning of many individuals. The first is the introduction of the ‘residence nil rate band’ in April 2017 which may...

The tax year ends on 5th April each year, why is this?

Well you can blame the Romans, especially Julius Caesar and Europe. Back in 1582 the Pope Gregory X111 commanded the change from the Julian calendar as there was a problem.  It ran for 30 or 31 days for 11 months and it was only February that had 28 days (29 every 4...

Government U-turn on double cab pickup tax

Government U-turn on double cab pickup tax After just one week the government has u-turned on plans to classify double cab pickup trucks as cars for tax and VAT purposes which would have resulted in huge tax increases. This U-turn comes after huge criticism from...

Tax Nomads – No Tax!?

No Tax !? Here’s a list of questions that I get asked regularly How can I avoid paying taxes? What is the best way to pay no tax? What is the most tax efficient way to pay less tax? How can I reduce my tax? I am now prepared to share an answer for FREE.  Don’t live...