Remittance basis charge: HMRC letters to taxpayers

HMRC’s Wealthy team is sending letters to taxpayers who they believe should have paid the remittance basis charge for 2022/23. Taxpayers who have been UK residents for 7 out of 9 years, or 12 out of 14 years, must amend their returns and pay a £30,000 or £60,000 charge, or switch to the arising basis, within 60 days. Failure to correct errors may result in penalties, additional tax, and interest.

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Italian flat tax – an update

The Italian government issued a Decree doubling the flat tax on foreign income and gains from €100,000 to €200,000, with gains from the sale of qualified shareholdings in the first five years still exempt. The Decree takes effect on August 10, 2024, and applies only to individuals transferring tax residency to Italy after this date. Residency is defined as a person’s habitual abode, based on both factual presence and intent. Existing beneficiaries of the €100,000 flat tax are not affected by the increase. The Decree must be converted into law by Parliament within 60 days and may be amended during this process.

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Spring Budget

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On March 6th, the UK government unveiled a series of pivotal reforms aimed at steering the nation towards a brighter future. Here are the key announcements from the Spring Budget that may capture your interest:

Replacing Non-UK Domicile tax rules with a residence-based regime

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VERA Group at the Launch of Sauber Stake F1

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VERA Group was honoured to receive an invitation from Alessandro Alunni Bravi to attend the electrifying Kick Sauber event at London’s historic Guildhall on February 5th. It was at this esteemed gathering that the curtains were lifted on Sauber’s latest masterpiece: the C44, marking the dawn of a thrilling new chapter for the Stake F1 Team.

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