Tax & Technical
The myths around common law rights
A lawyer lifts the lid on cohabiting myths around the world that could leave surviving partners with no legal rights.
Tax & Technical | 2 Aug 18
Fears UK taxman is planning fishing trips
Legal experts are worried the removal of tribunal oversight on financial data requests from HM Revenue & Customs will launch speculative “fishing expeditions” against taxpayers.
Tax & Technical | 1 Aug 18
Legal action to decide expats’ fundamental rights
The lawyer representing an Italian woman who has lodged a challenge to the handling of her data by tax authorities has spoken out about why he has taken the case.
Tax & Technical | 1 Aug 18
HMRC challenged over data handling
An Italian with a UK bank account has stepped forward to take on the legality of the common reporting standard (CRS) using data protection laws.
Tax & Technical | 31 Jul 18
Tax probes into wealthy yield £281m extra in a year
The targeting of footballers’ tax affairs is among the reasons the UK Exchequer netted 29% more from the rich last year.