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Michael Jamieson
Tax Senior Manager
04 July 2024
Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) – Changes effective from 1 April 2024Following an extensive consultation period by Revenue Scotland, new legislation was introduced on 1 April 2024 to alter and, in most instances, improve the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (“LBTT”) rules in respect of the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS).
23 November 2023
Autumn Statement 2023: big money for business and pennies in the pockets of workersSusie Walker, Partner and Head of Tax, has commented on the Autumn Statement 2023. She said: “There was big money for big business, and a few extra pounds in the pockets of workers, but little to encourage or inspire start-ups and SMEs in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement.” Read more here.
Roger Campbell
Tax Senior Manager
07 September 2023
The latest on reporting UK property disposalsThe UK property capital gains tax (“CGT”) reporting regime has been with us for a considerable time now (since 6 April 2015 for non-UK tax residents and 6 April 2020 for UK residents). Various changes have been made over the years and this article summarises the current state of play.
05 September 2023
HMRC spotlight on school fee planningIn a further focus on tax paid by Owner Managed Businesses, HMRC has issued a spotlight inviting disclosure of any tax planning schemes involving issuance of shares that pay dividends used to fund school fees.
Wendy Ramsay
Tax Senior Manager
31 August 2023
COP 9 - Tax Investigations UpdateHMRC has redrafted its Code of Practice 9 (COP 9) to encourage more use in cases of fraud, dishonesty or tax evasion. COP 9 gives taxpayers the opportunity to disclose fraud and bring their tax affairs into line on a civil basis, rather than a criminal basis.
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