This case concerns a dispute between Mark Stewart Wyatt and HMRC regarding income and capital gains tax assessments. The tribunal found that HMRC's assessments were invalid as they attempted to tax the same income twice, once as trading income and once as capital gains. The tribunal decided to strike out the invalid assessments and allow time for the new assessments issued by HMRC to be considered alongside the existing appeal. The tribunal also indicated that HMRC may be subject to a costs order for acting unreasonably in defending the proceedings.

Mark Stewart Wyatt v HMRC [2024] UKFTT 00867 (TC)

This podcast discusses the statements made by the Irish Ministers for Public Expenditure and Finance on Budget 2025. The first statement, made by Paschal Donohoe, highlights key achievements of the current Irish government since 2020 and outlines the planned expenditure for the coming year, focusing on social protection, education, healthcare, and infrastructure. The second statement, made by Jack Chambers, focuses on the economic context, specifically addressing the use of "windfall" revenue from the Court of Justice of the European Union judgement and the disposal of the state's shareholding in AIB. It outlines a strategy to direct these funds toward critical infrastructure investment in housing, water, and electricity, as well as announcing tax changes and other measures aimed at supporting businesses and individuals, particularly those facing cost of living pressures. Both statements convey an optimistic outlook for the future, emphasising the government's commitment to ensuring prosperity for all citizens.

Budget 2025 (Ireland)

This podcast discusses is a First-Tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber) decision relating to an Inheritance Tax case. It details an appeal by Marisa Lincoln, the executrix of the estate of Martin Falzon, who died in 2015, against HMRC's determination that certain foreign properties were subject to inheritance tax. The decision examines the legal framework governing inheritance tax, including domicile, beneficial entitlement, and the definition of “settled property”, in the context of Maltese law and English law. The Tribunal ultimately dismisses the appeal, finding that Martin was deemed domiciled in the UK and that the foreign properties were part of his estate and not excluded property.

Marisa Lincoln As Legal Personal Representative Of Martin Falzon v HMRC [2024] UKFTT 00886 (TC)

This podcast details a case before the Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber) where Heather Dunne sought to prevent the publication of a Financial Conduct Authority decision notice concerning her conduct. Dunne argued that publication would severely harm her mental health, citing medical and counseling evidence. The Tribunal, however, dismissed her application, finding her evidence insufficient to overcome the presumption of open justice and the statutory requirement for publication under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. The Tribunal considered other arguments regarding reputational damage and the relevance of her financial circumstances but also rejected those claims. The decision included redactions to protect Dunne's private health information.

Heather Dunne v Financial Conduct Authority [2024] UKUT 416 (TCC)

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