With the Chancellor due to give his Autumn Statement on 22 November, and with talk of possible tax tinkering, this got us thinking about UK tax and some of the more obscure historical taxes we’ve seen come and go in
Tax legislation
VAT at 50: The evolution of a not so simple tax
Value Added Tax (VAT) turned 50 on 1 April 2023. However, many would argue that it still has some growing up to do! Whilst many of us will know something of the biscuit vs. cake debate, this doesn’t even scratch
ATED revaluations due for 2023/24
Companies taxed under the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) scheme are reminded that revaluations are required for 2023/24 returns. ATED annual charge ATED is an annual tax, payable mainly by companies (both UK-resident and non-UK resident) owning residential property
Tax advisers: Choosing the right one
Whether your tax affairs are straight-forward or complex, tax advisers can act and liaise with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), on your behalf. Doing your homework, however, when it comes to choosing the right one for you, is imperative. In
Non-domicile or non-sense
Once again, tax has been making the news with the Chancellor’s wife, Akshata Murty, dominating headlines as a result of her non-domicile status. The quality of the reporting I have come across on this topic, so far, has been poor