Tax
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Guidance for solicitors advising on tax
If you advise on tax issues, you need to be aware of your legal and regulatory duties as you support clients to navigate the complex tax law environment
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All resources
- 2017 tax changes for non-UK domiciliaries and trusts26 Jan 2024
- DAC 6 and legal professional privilege 26 Jan 2021
- Guidance for solicitors advising on tax16 Oct 2023
- How to apply the EU tax rules26 Jan 2021
- Land transaction tax09 Jul 2024
- Stamp duty land tax06 Oct 2022
- Travelling to the EU on business after Brexit26 Jul 2024
- UK regulations made to implement the EU mandatory disclosure rules - reporting requirements for intermediaries28 Jan 2020
- VAT after Brexit09 Mar 2021
- VAT treatment of disbursements and expenses05 Feb 2020
- Criminal Finances Act 201727 Jan 2020
- Disclosure of tax avoidance schemes14 Jul 2023
- Making gifts of assets04 Jul 2023
- Tax for sole practitioners08 Dec 2014
- Are SDLT and LTT payable on the purchase of property on the England-Wales border?22 Sep 2023
- Are fees for swearing oaths, affidavits and taking declarations subject to VAT?30 Jan 2023
- Do I need to charge VAT on services provided by my firm?22 Sep 2023
- Is a deed of variation of benefits a money laundering or tax evasion risk?22 Sep 2023
- Should I charge VAT on a medico-legal report from a non-VAT registered expert?22 Sep 2023
- When can a Legal Ombudsman case fee be charged?01 Aug 2023
- Where can I find guidance on VAT after Brexit?26 Apr 2021
- HMRC one to many letters and briefings19 Nov 2020
- Changes to SDLT1 form: non-resident surcharge07 Apr 2021
- Economic crime levy21 Mar 2024
- Inheritance tax review28 Oct 2021
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