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The Aaronson Report on GAAR

I was at a conference hosted by Pump Court Tax Chambers at the end of last week. Read more...

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Capital taxes, VAT, income tax & pension….

An interesting case concerning the interaction of the new rules on pension drawdown... Read more...

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Case studies are back!

A client receives an unwelcome letter from HMRC’s Specialist Investigations team alleging conduct that might be “serious fraud”. Read more...

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5 case studies to kick off 2011!

2011 has started in a hectic and positive manner, including a triumph at the Tribunal! Read more...

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More issues, more solutions….

A client has subscribed for shares in a trading company, which is now in big difficulties. Administrators have been appointed and an insolvent liquidation is in sight. Read more...

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A potential disaster!

A client wants to sell and a senior employee wants to buy - Will the vendors qualify for entrepreneur relief? Read more...

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A case study a day, keeps the taxman at bay

A complex reorganisation of a client company, coupled with the proposed acquisition of large and expensive commercial property continues to make (albeit slow) progress. Read more...

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I’m back… with more case studies

The day of a long-awaited Directions Hearing before a Judge of the First-tier Tax Tribunal finally arrives Read more...

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More case studies!

A long standing client is experiencing severe cash-flow difficulties. They are asset-rich but cash-poor and need urgent help Read more...

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Another week, another flurry of activity

A visit to a professional partnership in Surrey, much marred by horrific traffic on the M25 (there and back!). Read more...

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