Tax policy, corporate taxation, and legal analysis by Dan Neidle
Pre-tax versus post-tax profit divergence among landlords, Dan Neidle warns
Dan Neidle warns that relying on the pre-tax profit figures of landlords may be risky when finance costs are no longer fully deductible. He notes that post-tax profit can differ significantly ...
Dan Neidle: Prosperity 2030 tax proposal aims to raise £100bn each year
Dan Neidle comments on the Prosperity 2030 proposal, which seeks to reform taxes and raise £100bn annually. Neidle expresses enthusiasm for ambitious tax reforms but finds this particular ...
UK has more than 120 tax treaties for trade and investment, Dan Neidle notes
Dan Neidle highlights that the UK has established more than 120 tax treaties with countries around the world. These agreements are essential for facilitating trade and investment, and also help ...
Dan Neidle: UK tax system options narrow for 2027/28
Dan Neidle highlights that the chart in his initial post outlines the structure of the UK tax system for 2027/28. He notes that nearly all the taxes represented have been eliminated as potential ...
Palantir share plan increases tax payments, Dan Neidle argues
Dan Neidle rejects recent claims about Palantir's employee share scheme. He states that the program does not avoid tax; rather, it results in additional tax being paid. Neidle specifically ...
Dan Neidle: CGT rate equalisation with indexation allowance benefits long-term investors
Dan Neidle explains that equalizing the capital gains tax (CGT) rate and introducing an indexation allowance constitutes a tax cut for individuals investing capital at risk for more than four ...
Henley & Partners removes migration data from latest report, Dan Neidle notes
Dan Neidle highlights that a report published last year raised concerns about the validity of data in widely cited Henley & Partners wealth migration reports. According to Neidle, the latest ...
Dan Neidle: Stamp duty’s limited fiscal impact and major effect on daily life
Dan Neidle argues that stamp duty, while modest in its fiscal impact, has an outsized effect on people's lives. He also highlights potential knock-on effects for the housing market, labour ...
UK tax increases largely spared average workers, Dan Neidle notes
Dan Neidle highlights that while overall UK tax levels have risen significantly over the last 25 years, the amount of tax paid by the average UK worker has remained stable. He explains that this ...
Dan Neidle: SNP finance team made fundamental balance sheet error
Dan Neidle raises questions about the financial management within the SNP, suggesting several explanations for a major error on the party's balance sheet. He outlines three possibilities: a lack ...
Tax rates reach historic high in UK, Dan Neidle notes
Dan Neidle highlights that tax levels in the UK are at their highest point since 1945. He also points out that the number of separate taxes in the country has reached its peak since the end of ...
Dan Neidle: Actual cost of tax plan estimated at £14 billion
Dan Neidle challenges prevailing claims regarding the cost of a proposed tax plan. According to Neidle, the central estimate suggests the real cost would be £14 billion, not the previously stated ...
Reform UK unveils £5bn tax cut plan, Dan Neidle notes
Dan Neidle highlights a new proposal by Reform UK to make overtime pay tax-exempt. He expresses skepticism about the practicality of this plan and raises a broader question about which tax cut, ...
Dan Neidle: Land in OECD countries is taxed more than elsewhere
Dan Neidle challenges the common belief regarding land value tax (LVT) in OECD countries. He states there may be a strong case for an LVT, but emphasizes that land in his view is not ...
£5 million gift not tied to earnings replacement, Dan Neidle notes
Dan Neidle questions the rationale behind a £5 million lump sum gift, emphasizing that there is no evidence it was intended to replace lost income. Neidle further points out that the recipient, ...
Dan Neidle: British fugitive behind $600 million U.S. tax fraud demands $120 million payout
Dan Neidle reports receiving a formal notice from the British fugitive alleged to have masterminded a $600 million U.S. tax fraud. The notice accuses Neidle of triggering 'Pinkerton Liability' ...
Stamp scheme leverages IRS tax process flaw, Dan Neidle notes
Dan Neidle highlights a widespread scam involving Stamp in the U.S. According to Neidle, the scheme manipulates a vulnerability in how the Internal Revenue Service handles the 1099-OID tax form. ...
Dan Neidle: Angela Rayner paid £40,000 extra stamp duty without penalty
Dan Neidle reports that Angela Rayner has paid an additional £40,000 in stamp duty, according to The Guardian. HMRC determined she was not 'careless,' so no penalty was applied. Neidle questions ...
No tax impact for £5 million Farage donation, Dan Neidle notes
Dan Neidle, industry influencer, addresses questions surrounding the tax implications of a £5 million donation made to Farage, stating that there is no tax applicable to the transaction. Despite ...
Dan Neidle: UK has one of highest top dividend tax rates globally
Dan Neidle, industry influencer, draws attention to the importance of dividend tax rates for the seriously wealthy, suggesting that the top marginal rate on dividends outweighs the relevance of ...
BP profits from oil trading avoid windfall tax, Dan Neidle notes
Dan Neidle, industry influencer, states that most of BP's recent profits originate from its oil trading division rather than North Sea extraction. He points out these trading profits are not ...
