Hi there, I'm sure this question has been asked before but despite using the Advanced Search, I was unable to find a similar topic, so please bear with me if that is the case. It's hopefully a fairly straightforward question. If the deceased (who has a single ... Continue Reading

I am trying to complete a CGT calculation for my tax return, but need the 31st March 1982 share price for ICI (Imperial Chemical Industries) I have search the internet without much luck ! Can anyone help ? I'd be very grateful ! Continue Reading

A friend has asked me to bring an engagement ring that was purchased in the Cayman Islands back to the UK with me. He thinks that because the Caymans is a Britsh dependency that the ring will not be liable to import duty and VAT, but he cannot find the source ... Continue Reading

Please can someone explain what the capital gain would be in the following example and how to express it on HMRC SA108 etc: 18/2/16 BUY 150 shares in X @ £2 = £300 19/2/16 SELL 150 shares in X @1.50 = £225 7/3/16 BUY 100 shares in X @ £2.20 = £220 15/3/16 ... Continue Reading

Hi I'm a very new to it all landlord with two properties in the uk. Got a question about how to account for expenses like Insurance, Gas Certificates, Boiler servicing, Ground rents, etc., these are all annual costs, but they all fall with in two different ... Continue Reading

I'm an ex Collector of Taxes and then an ex HMIT Investigator but I left the Revenue a long time ago and a lot has changed !....we have a CT enquiry with omissions agreed. No dispute now about taxable profits.The company ceased trading 18 months ago with no assets.HMRC ... Continue Reading

Hi All I have a question with regards to Property Adjustment Order in order to avoid the higher SDLT. I am divorced and my ex-wife lives with my children in the mortgaged property. I cannot remove my title from the property because my ex-wife cannot afford the ... Continue Reading

My late mother received a legacy from her deceased cousin while we were administering her estate. Cousin died before her but his estate was not wound up/legacies paid out until 5 months after she passed. We already had probate and had paid IHT due on her estate ... Continue Reading