EMPLOYMENT TAXES

Pavan Singh

Tax valuation methodologies have evolved. Pavan Singh (Eight Advisory) considers whether the ‘art’ of valuations has been lost to too much ‘science’.

David Whiscombe

Benefits received by reason of a person’s employment are taxable. David Whiscombe wonders whether that extends to certain gifts made to government ministers.

David Pett

David Pett (Temple Tax Chambers) discusses the trustee’s duties to consider what is in the best interests of the beneficiaries as a class, how the sale proceeds are to be distributed and the tax consequences of any sale.

Philip Simpson KC

It cannot be ruled out that Labour’s current policy will not change, writes Philip Simpson KC (Old Square Tax Chambers).

Jitendra Patel

LLPs would be well advised to consider the status of their members in light of recent developments, writes Jitendra Patel (BDO).

Alex Ali Marks

Simon Down

Simon Down and Alex Ali Marks (Deloitte) review the rules for payments for employees using their private car for business journeys in light of a recent Upper Tribunal decision.

Fehzaan Ismail

Aimee Rotherforth

Fehzaan Ismail and Aimee Rotherforth (EY) consider how the statutory provisions relating to unpaid cash remuneration may impact ordinary commercial reorganisations.

Liesl Fichardt

Emily Au

It would seem logical that any asset provided by a company to their employees or directors should be deemed part of their remuneration for tax purposes. However, the legal position is not always so clear, write Liesl Fichardt and Emily Au (Quinn Emanuel).

Nigel Doran

While the Supreme Court judgment in Vermilion provides clarity on some of the questions raised by the deeming rule, it does not touch on questions raised by a number of other common scenarios, writes Nigel Doran (Macfarlanes).