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Cafe’s VAT battle proves why it pays to fight back against the taxman
Tax Tips: Don't let the taxman take the (VAT-free) biscuit
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‘I want my daughter to profit from our second home (without upsetting the taxman)’
Tax Tips: our expert offers his advice to a reader with a property query
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‘My wife died last week – what is the tax status of her dividends?’
Tax Tips: Our reader wants to understand his late partner’s tax liability
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‘Could my ex-wife and I have found a brilliant capital gains tax dodge?’
Your Tax Adviser: our reader is separated and thinks he has discovered a way to save on tax against property
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HMRC’s latest blunder is exactly why it is losing our trust
Department not only failed to resolve a straightforward case but let it end up in court
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‘My risky tech investment has paid off – how can I shield £3m from tax?’
Tax Hacks: our reader wants to know how he can protect his lucrative shares after he has gone
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‘Help! The taxman is chasing me for £400 I’ve already paid’
Tax Hacks: our reader is trapped in an endless battle with HMRC to prove he has settled a tax bill
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‘Can I help my sons with their mortgages – and avoid a hefty capital gains tax bill?’
Tax Hacks: leveraging your partner’s exemptions is a smart way to reduce what goes to the taxman
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How to help your child be a student landlord and earn £6k a year at university
Tax Hacks: Despite 7pc mortgage rates, being a student landlord can net a tidy profit
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HMRC holds itself to four standards – and it is failing on each one
Department's failings extend well beyond its poor customer service standards
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‘Tax loopholes are the result of government incompetence – I should know, I was responsible for one’
Tax hacks: exploiting holes in poorly drafted regulations will always be an emotive issue
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‘I want to draw down my Australian pension savings from the UK – will I be taxed twice?’
Tax Hacks: Foreign service tax relief rules are complex, but could significantly reduce your bill
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‘I’m 81, with £1m in assets. What’s the best way to help my impoverished children?’
Tax Hacks: costs often rise later in life – so be wary of making gifts too early
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‘This tax fails the basic test of fairness – and the courts agree’
A number of judges have ruled against HM Revenue and Customs
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‘I invested in my wife’s name for tax purposes – could she end up with a bill?’
Despite sweeping changes to rules, couples can still leverage tax-free savings allowances