Issue: Vol 164, Issue 4221

The parliamentary ombudsman’s latest report shows a marked reduction in complaints about the tax department. ALLISON PLAGER takes a look

PAUL BENNEY considers the tax implications of dividing property as part of a divorce settlement

The final draft of the taxpayers ... no, the HMRC ... no, Your Charter has been published. MIKE TRUMAN thinks it is much improved

DOMINIC CRILLY blasts HMRC’s views on the application of taper relief to mineral royalties

A management consultant who trades through a limited company has a hotel chain as a client. The customer allows the consultant to have free use of hotel rooms in London. Is there a benefit or a tax...

Will the proposals to remove the tax advantageous system for furnished holiday lettings have an adverse effect on existing claims to capital allowances?

It is planned to dispose of a private property that is standing at negative equity by way of an online competition, but advice is sought on the VAT implications

It has been suggested that charitable donations should be made by way of a limited company, but is there a tax issue if the company director were then to rent a privately-owned villa to the charity?

Giving company shares to employees; rationalising a chain of companies; tax treatment of eurobonds; timing of capital allowance claim

Summary of Revenue & Customs Brief 52/09

Revenue & Customs Brief 49/09 covers IHT position for firms

New system not accepting reference numbers

NDO podcast and LDF helpline

Martin v Triggs Turner Bartons (a firm) and others, Chancery Division

Blue (TC109)