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Are Trusts Liable for Capital Gains Tax?
Are Trusts Liable for Capital Gains Tax?
Looking at the treatment of different types of trust with regard to capital gains tax (CGT)....
Capital Gains Tax on Losses From Trusts
Capital Gains Tax on Losses From Trusts
Looking at the ways in which a capital gains tax (CGT) liability can be reduced through offsetting with allowable losses....
Capital Gains Tax Rates and Exemptions?
Capital Gains Tax Rates and Exemptions?
Looking at the basic characteristics of Capital Gains Tax (CGT), and the ways in which CGT liabilities may arise....
Capital Gains Tax Taper Relief
Capital Gains Tax Taper Relief
Looking at taper relief, an important method by which a Capital Gains Tax bill can be reduced....
How is a Bare Trust Taxed?
How is a Bare Trust Taxed?
Looking at the tax treatment of bare trusts, and explains the revisions made to the tax schedule in 2006....
How is a Discretionary Trust Taxed?
How is a Discretionary Trust Taxed?
Looking at the tax treatment of discretionary trusts, frequently used to mitigate an inheritance tax liability....
How is an Interest in Possession Trust Taxed?
How is an Interest in Possession Trust Taxed?
This article looks at the treatment of interest in possession trusts for income, capital gains and inheritance tax purposes....
Reducing your Tax Bill With an Offshore Trust
Reducing your Tax Bill With an Offshore Trust
Looking at the potential for avoiding and mitigating tax liabilities through the use of an off-shore trust....
Tax Avoidance Investigated by MPs?
Tax Avoidance Investigated by MPs?
MPs have announced an investigation into corporate tax avoidance. Their findings could have an impact on many trust arrangements....
What Happens When the Settlor Benefits?
What Happens When the Settlor Benefits?
Looking at the tax implications of situations in which the settlor continues to benefit from assets held in trust....
What is Absolute Entitlement?
What is Absolute Entitlement?
Looking at the concept of absolute entitlement, and the effect that this principle may have on the workings of a trust....
Will a Trust Affect my Self Assessment?
Will a Trust Affect my Self Assessment?
Looking at the implications of involvement in a trust for the process of self assessment....
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