Yesterday’s Spring Statement by Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined several significant tax-related measures as part of the government’s broader effort to modernise the UK tax system and strengthen compliance. The changes will affect individuals, sole traders, landlords, and businesses, particularly those interacting with HMRC’s digital services. Tougher Penalties for Late Tax Payments One of the headline […]

On 6 March 2025, the First-tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber) ruled against the appellants in Sajedi v Revenue and Customs Commissioners (TC09447), dismissing their claims for Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) relief. The case focused on whether transferring just 1% of an existing property counted as a "disposal of a major interest", allowing the appellants to […]

On 18 March 2025, HM Treasury issued the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (Indexation of Annual Chargeable Amounts) Order 2025 (SI 2025/364). This order sets the ATED annual chargeable amounts for chargeable periods starting on or after 1 April 2025. The annual chargeable amounts are determined in accordance with the following table Annual chargeable amount […]

The UK government has announced the suspension of the 1994 UK-Russia Double Taxation Convention, following Russia’s unilateral decision to halt key provisions of the treaty in August 2023. Despite the UK’s request for Russia to reinstate its treaty commitments, no action has been taken. As a result, the UK will revoke the legislation implementing the […]

The First-tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber) recently delivered its decision in Louwman v Revenue and Customs Commissioners ([2025] UKFTT 00295 (TC)), a case that examined the taxation of offshore income gains (OIGs) and accrued income profits (AIPs) in the hands of a UK-resident individual deemed domiciled in the UK. The case provides important insights into statutory […]