APR

In this month’s review, Sophie Dworetzsky (Lombard Odier) considers the practical challenges created by bringing pensions within the IHT net, alongside developments in property taxation, trust transparency and internationally mobile wealth structures.

Sophie Dworetzsky

Sophie Dworetzsky (Lombard Odier) reviews recent developments including rejected calls to extend IHT payment deadlines, proposed expansion of the UTT regime to individuals and trusts, and practical issues arising from pensions, SDLT and trust changes.

Ros Martin

Consultant Ros Martin provides an overview of this year’s Finance Act, including reforms to income tax and inheritance tax, the recast carried interest regime, changes to capital allowances and venture capital schemes, and expanded compliance and anti-avoidance provisions.

Simon Douglas

Simon Douglas (5 Stone Buildings) considers the will-drafting consequences of the new £2.5m allowance and its transferability – and explains why traditional ‘100% relief’ clauses may now not always achieve the desired result.

John Barnett

The Government’s approach to APR and BPR reform combines delay and anti-forestalling in a way that risks serious unintended consequences, writes John Barnett (CIOT).

Stuart Maggs

This year has been a roller-coaster, writes Stuart Maggs (Howes Percival).

Lynnette Bober

Helen McGhee

There were several measures introduced by the 2025 Budget that will be of particular interest to HNW internationally mobile individuals, and I highlight a few of these below. £5m IHT cap for pre-October 2024 EPTs: There will be a £5m cap...

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