Dividends, directors and the holes in the government’s coronavirus furlough scheme
Dividends, directors and the holes in the government’s coronavirus furlough scheme
By topping up a minimal salary with dividends, many owner/directors of small companies have fallen through the net when it comes to the government’s …
27 Apr 2020
Scotland is taxing itself to death
Scotland is taxing itself to death
The authorities in Scotland are undermining the economy’s appeal. They had better watch out, says Matthew Lynn.
20 Oct 2019
One example of the madness of our inheritance tax rules
One example of the madness of our inheritance tax rules
Our system of inheritance tax is needlessly complicated, says Merryn Somerset Webb. Here, she outlines one way in which the well-off could save over £…
14 Oct 2019
Labour’s plans for non-doms could prove costly for the UK
Labour’s plans for non-doms could prove costly for the UK
The Labour Party has said that in its first Budget it would abolish non-domiciled status. But non-doms do pay tax, and they do have a choice where the…
24 Sep 2019
Don’t forget income tax when drawing your pension
Don’t forget income tax when drawing your pension
Many people have not understood the tax implications of drawing down their money, meaning that savers withdrawing pension cash are handing over millio…
16 Nov 2018
You shouldn’t be paying tax on your investments
You shouldn’t be paying tax on your investments
You don't need to hire the best accountants to protect your investments from the taxman. You can do it yourself, says John Stepek. Here's how.
11 Jul 2012