Yes, a mistake rather than tax dodging, and one I think most of us could easily make. Never been on the Ange train, I'm not looking for 'authenticity' in politicians, but it's tough on her (not to sa… (View Post)

Yes, the attempt to big up standard conveyancing practice as expert tax advice was a bad move. You're usually better off doing a clean mea culpa. Esp when the error is (like this one) pretty understa… (View Post)

Also (I think since it's logical) she can claim back the extra £40k once she's paid it. Her son is 18 either now or very soon and the rule is you can claim back the additional stamp duty on a purchas… (View Post)

AIUI if she'd bought the flat 5 months later her son would have turned 18 and the trust-owned house would then NOT have counted for SD purposes and she'd have been fine on that front. This to me (if … (View Post)

A digital ID card is coming then. Hello surveillance state. Soon you won't be able to buy a loose onion without GCHQ knowing all about it. (View Post)