Small businesses cheer legal victory in landmark tax case – The Independent

Posted July 26th, 2007 in dividends, income tax, married persons, news, small businesses by sally

“Small businesses were celebrating victory yesterday after the House of Lords dismissed an appeal by HM Revenue & Customs in a landmark tax case, and gave the legal all-clear to a tax-saving arrangement used by thousands of husband-and-wife operations.”

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The Independent, 26th July 2007

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Husband-and-wife team triumph in tax battle – The Times

Posted July 25th, 2007 in dividends, income tax, married persons, news, small businesses by sally

“HM Revenue and Customs suffered a major defeat today when the House of Lords gave the legal all clear to a tax saving arrangement used by thousands of husband-and-wife small businesses.”

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The Times, 25th July 2007

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Small firms could be stung for £1bn if tax battle is lost – The Times

Posted June 6th, 2007 in dividends, income tax, married persons, news, small businesses by sally

“Tens of thousands of small businesses could face a combined tax bill of £1 billion if the Law Lords rule in favour of the Treasury in its long-running battle against a small business owned by a married couple.”

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The Times, 6th June 2007

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Landmark ‘husband and wife’ tax case begins in Lords – The Times

Posted June 5th, 2007 in dividends, income tax, married persons, news, small businesses by sally

“A landmark court case that will decide whether hundreds of thousands of owner-managed small businesses will face significantly higher tax bills began today in the House of Lords.”

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The Times, 5th June 2007

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