Deceased’s Maltese properties were not held in trusts, says FTT The First-tier Tax Tribunal (FTT) has upheld HMRC’s determination that foreign properties part-owned by a deceased man were not held by a trust settled by a person domiciled outside the UK. They were thus liable to inheritance tax under s.5(1) of the Inheritance Tax Act 1984....
Improved Processes for Trusts and Estates: What You Need to Know Managing trusts and estates can often feel overwhelming, especially given the intricate legal and tax-related responsibilities. However, recent changes in the UK have streamlined these processes for trusts and estates, bringing much-needed clarity and efficiency for both professionals and individuals. This post explores the...
At Care Accountancy, we understand the importance of efficient probate processing for our clients. In recent developments, the Probate Service has significantly reduced the turnaround time for digital probate applications, particularly in straightforward cases. This improvement is a welcome change for many families navigating the complexities of estate administration. Significant Reduction in Processing Delays...
LAND AND PROPERTY: In Matthews v Matthews (2024 EWHC 2182 Ch), a solicitor acting on behalf of an elderly farmer attempted to sell some of his land to cover tax bills and care fees. This sale was challenged by the farmer’s second cousin, who claimed a prior right of first refusal at market price. The...
IR35 Scrapped – Mini Budget 2022 -A News for Self-Employed Workers The Chancellor has committed to repealing the Off-payroll legislation today in the mini budget, which was supposed to reform IR35, but instead held businesses back. The IR35 Reforms, which rolled into the public and private sectors in 2017 and 2021, respectively, will no...
Self-assessment Tax Return for Sole Traders Suppose you are self-employed or are evaluating beginning a new venture. In that case, becoming a sole proprietor is usually the most straightforward and inexpensive way to start and run a successful business. It allows you to run your business how you desire to, but it’s important to note...
Do you have a self-assessment for your small business that you need to file but don’t know how to do it? Whether your first attempt at a self-assessment tax return or you’ve accomplished it before, you still need to comprehend a few aspects. Whether you are a self-made business owner, freelancer, or have many earning...
The government has published the details of the Finance Bill 2021 on 11 March 2021. The Bill highlights the important law measures(announced in the recent 2021 Budget) set to come into legislation. Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the following measures in his budget speech: an extension of the stamp duty holiday in England a super-deduction capital...
HMRC has announced a new online VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme for the businesses that deferred VAT payments last year. Businesses can now pay in smaller monthly instalments. HMRC said that If businesses deferred VAT payments due between 20 March 2020 and 30 June 2020 and still have payments to make, they can: pay the...
The domestic VAT reverse charge for construction services will come into effect on 1 March 2021, according to HMRC. It was initially scheduled to come into effect from 1 October 2019 but was postponed until October 2020. The VAT reverse charge for construction is an extension of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).It applies only to...
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