Tax Planning

Downing Street has rejected calls from a group of prominent economists to drop the 50p tax rate as soon as possible, although it has continued to insist it is only a temporary measure.

Capital Economics' Roger Bootle is among 20 of the UK's leading economists urging the coalition to drop the 50p tax rate, calling the top levy a "self-defeating" way for the Treasury to raise money because it risks driving away the nation's wealth creators...

Entrepreneur Ivan Massow, fresh from launching his new venture which aims to refund 'unearned' trail commission to retail customers, said he is confident the process does not fall foul of HMRC tax rules where it involves pension plans.

HMRC is stepping up a campaign to target the super-rich by targeting people using overseas companies or trusts to hide property deals.

You may face a more inquisitive client this week after the Observer took a closer look at what asset management reports say...and what they really mean.

The tax contribution of the Premier League's 20 clubs is set to exceed £1bn this season thanks to the rising cost of player wages.

Britain is poised to sign an agreement that could see the Exchequer receive billions of pounds in tax from the Swiss bank accounts of wealthy Britons.

Do you have clients moving abroad for a new job or a retirement in the sun? Gavin Pluck, European director at Guardian Wealth Management, points out the top ten things to tell them before they go.

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has signalled his support for the 50p top rate of tax - putting him at odds with Chancellor George Osborne.

Chancellor George Osborne has hinted again the 50p tax rate remains under review.