Jamie Favell

According to a report in the Daily Telegraph, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the UK tax authorities, have obtained details of every British client of HSBC in Jersey after a whistleblower secretly ...

It was well publicised that HMRC expected a windfall of up to £600 million as a result new late filing rules introduced last year. The new rules resulted in penalties being charged, even if taxpayers ...

HMRC have announced a massive £600million windfall from individual taxpayers failing to submit their 2010-11 tax returns on time. Our previous blog highlighted the harsh new penalty regime, and it ...

So you’ve secured your tenant, renewed your Gas Safety Certificate (I hope!) and organised your alternative accommodation as of 28 July 2012; but have you considered the tax consequences of letting ...

At present, an individual’s UK tax residence position is based on some limited statutory rules and a wealth of case law, established HMRC practice and published HMRC guidance.

HMRC's latest campaign the 'Tax Return Initiative', was launched on 3 July, aimed specifically at higher-rate taxpayers who have been told to submit a self-assessment return for 2009/10 or earlier, ...

In a welcome move from the Treasury, the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) came into force on 6 April 2012. In essence, the scheme allows individuals to invest up to £100,000 as seed capital ...

The lifetime allowance is the maximum value a pension fund can be at your nominated retirement date without the excess being subject to tax charges. From 6 April 2012 this allowance will be reduced ...

In the absence of a crystal ball, there is no way of knowing for sure how tax relief will be affected by the upcoming Budget on 21 March. Having said that, there is always the possibility that higher ...

As the 5th April approaches it is time to review your affairs and explore some of the opportunities available to reduce your UK tax bill!