Tax storm warning for LBOs - outlook for the new regime

The draft restriction on deductions of the financial costs incurred in the acquisition of equity shares, highlighted on 2 December, has been definitively adopted by the National Assembly and will enter into force on 1 January 2012.

When the going gets tough, the taxman gets tougher

Tips for action to take from Wragge & Co's Tax team to help businesses prepare for HMRC's tough tactics.

HMRC cashback

The headlines can make it feel as though hanging on for dear life is the only thing left to do in this economy. However, the same economic cycle that's brought us to this point can bring up some useful opportunities for those that spot them.

Planning for an upturn

The Wragge & Co Tax team tips for making the most of tax opportunities now and preparing for when the upturn comes.

Relocation, relocation

Will the last company to leave the UK please turn the lights out?  The news that United Business Media (UBM) is planning to follow Shire Pharmaceuticals out of the UK might be raising some questions in government at the moment.

VAT on electronic services - the rules are changing

The rules on charging VAT on electronic services are changing.

The Budget 2008

So was this the 'Green Budget' or the Budget of 'resilience' - Alistair Darling's version of 'prudence'? No doubt the media will be the judge.

Tax credits - deadline fast approaching

Following changes to the Finance Act 2006, all companies are required to finalise their Research & Development (R&D) tax credit claims by 31 March 2008, for the periods 1 April 2002 - 31 March 2006.