Capital Gains Tax: A question of interpretation

Alex Tamosius explains the implications of Foulser v HMRC [2015] ‘The difference of opinion between the Foulsers and HMRC on the question of valuation is striking, but it is worth pausing from the tribunal’s answer to consider the more obvious question – why has it taken eight years from the Court of Appeal’s decision in …
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IHT: The humane approach

Peter Nellist gives the lowdown on the proposed IHT exemption for emergency services personnel ‘With IHT anticipated to affect about 10% of the population, coupled with the current push by HMRC to maximise tax receipts, the existing exemption is a standard bearer for what is morally right.’ Tucked away in para 2.89 of HM Treasury’s …
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Tax: Chattel be the day ?

Peter Nellist gives the lowdown on the most tax-efficient ways of dealing with chattels ‘Household goods and personal chattels have a precise and wide legal definition, which will cover almost everything found in any home.’ The Antiques Trade Gazette usually has a good array of reports on items that have sold for significantly more than …
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