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17 August 2016

Johnston Carmichael boosts national tax team

Johnston Carmichael, has appointed six new specialists to its tax team in response to significant growth in tax requirements across a range of sectors including R&D, food and drink, oil and gas, and entrepreneurial start-ups.


19 April 2016

Scotland Act 2016

The Scotland Act 2016 completed its path through Parliament last month with Royal Assent received from Her Majesty the Queen.


20 March 2016

An overview of the 2016 Budget in pictures…

Chancellor George Osborne delivered his Budget on Wednesday 16 March 2016 ‘Putting the next generation first’ was the main message from the Chancellor’s speech, but what were the key points to note from the Budget?


17 March 2016

Budget Briefing 2016

George Osborne delivered a Budget with widespread tax changes on Wednesday 16 March 2016.


Alexandra Docherty

Alexandra Docherty

Partner and Head of Private Client Tax

2 February 2016

Pension changes

From 6 April 2016, additional rate taxpayers with income in excess of £150,000 will have the pension annual allowance for the year restricted.