Time for some quiet reflection on the budget. Let’s consider the related issues of domicile, private equity and capital gains tax. Alastair Darling had to
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The Pre Budget Report says: Residence and Domicile The Government today announces the completion of the residence and domicile review with a package of reforms
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The press notices for the Pre Budget Report say: Income shifting The Government recognises the contribution that small businesses make to the economy and that
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Starting themes: – No risk – Investment in health and education. Has ‘no risk’ replaced prudence? —————— Forecasts 3% growth – which sounds hard to
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The European Parliament has now discussed IFRS 8. The resolution to adopt was subject to heavy amendments before the committee – and from across the
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Several people have questioned why I think Northern Rock abused Down’s Syndrome North East by naming that charity as the beneficiary of the charitable trust
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There’s a very good defence of Inheritance Tax under the above title in the New Statesman, written by Martin O’Neill. Recommended.