Although the non-dom regime has now been abolished, income and gains sheltered from UK tax under the remittance basis of taxation (“RB”) remain taxable if remitted to the UK. However, between 6 April 2025 until 5 April 2028 there is an amnesty where these funds may be remitted to the UK at a reduced rate…
DetailsHMRC have successfully challenged a taxpayer’s domicile of choice on death, such that the taxpayer was unable to benefit from the highly beneficial India-UK Double Tax Agreement (“DTA”). This article discusses how the First Tier Tribunal reached their conclusion and highlights the need to ensure that “intentions” can be substantiated on demand. Inheritance Tax (“IHT”) …
DetailsSpring Budget – Taxation no longer determined by domicile; what does that mean for you? Today was possibly this Government’s last chance to make a notable change to UK taxpayers’ finances before the UK heads to the poll stations later this year. Undoubtedly, the pressure was on as the polls and recent by-election results predict…
DetailsDespite rising anticipation in the press over the last week or two, today’s Autumn Statement appears to have delivered very little of note for our clients and their advisers, as Jeremy Hunt and Rishi Sunak avoided the temptation to please voters with any significant changes, such as the abolition of inheritance tax or cutting of…
DetailsThe polls show that Labour are likely to form the next UK Government. For individuals claiming the remittance basis of taxation in the UK that brings uncertainty as Labour want to abolish the non-domicile (“non-dom”) regime. What is the remittance basis of taxation? Ordinarily, individuals who are tax resident in the UK are taxable on…
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