Mary Ashley#162

Mary Ashley

I have extensive experience advising in all areas of personal taxation. I have recently advised on SDLT, inheritance tax, capital gains tax, domicile, de-enveloping, the variation of trusts and off-shore trusts. I am the co-author of the 11th edition of Taxation of Charities and Non-Profit Organisations.

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A buyer is buying the freehold of a property that is comprised of a ground floor shop (subject to a long
A buyer is buying the freehold of a property that is comprised of a ground floor shop (subject to a long
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This Q&A considers whether the higher 3% rate of SDLT applies to a purchase of a mixed use property.

A company is buying a plot of land with a single residential house on it, but is intending (and has
A company is buying a plot of land with a single residential house on it, but is intending (and has
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This Q&A looks at whether an acquisition of a residential house for demolition and redevelopment is residential for SDLT purposes.

A person is the beneficiary of a bare trust under which a property is held. The property is to be
A person is the beneficiary of a bare trust under which a property is held. The property is to be
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This Q&A considers how stamp duty land tax is calculated when a property is transferred to the beneficiary of a bare trust and the beneficiary assumes debt secured on the property.

A property is owned by a husband and wife, and a company gave money to contribute towards the purchase.
A property is owned by a husband and wife, and a company gave money to contribute towards the purchase.
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This Q&A considers SDLT and CGT issues that would arise where a company holds a share of a property on trust.

An individual is transferring a residential property (subject to an existing charge) to a company, of
An individual is transferring a residential property (subject to an existing charge) to a company, of
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This Q&A looks out how stamp duty land tax is calculated when an individual transfers residential property to a connected company for the assumption of debt.

Can a bonus issue of shares in which only one class of shares held by one shareholder benefits, fall
Can a bonus issue of shares in which only one class of shares held by one shareholder benefits, fall
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This Q&A considers whether a bonus issue of shares to just one shareholder will fall within the reorganisation rules in section 126 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992.

Can you claim multiple dwellings relief (MDR) for SDLT where a property includes a main house and a
Can you claim multiple dwellings relief (MDR) for SDLT where a property includes a main house and a
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This Q&A looks at multiple dwellings relief and the higher 3% rates of SDLT. It also looks at the procedure to be followed to claim a refund of overpaid tax. This Q&A was produced in partnership with Mary Ashley of 15 Old Square.

Does a share buyback attract stamp duty?
Does a share buyback attract stamp duty?
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This Q&A considers stamp duty in relation to a share buyback.

If a shareholder holds a 20% shareholding of enterprise investment scheme shares, and 4% of other
If a shareholder holds a 20% shareholding of enterprise investment scheme shares, and 4% of other
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This Q&A considers whether a shareholding including EIS shares would entitle a shareholder to claim business asset disposal relief (BADR).

If an individual has claimed multiple dwellings relief (for stamp duty land tax (SDLT) purposes) for a
If an individual has claimed multiple dwellings relief (for stamp duty land tax (SDLT) purposes) for a
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This Q&A considers whether, an individual can reclaim the 3% SDLT surcharge on both a house and a granny annex if they are replacing their main residence and that individual has claimed multiple dwellings relief.

If you paid the higher 3% stamp duty land tax (SDLT) rates for additional properties at the time of
If you paid the higher 3% stamp duty land tax (SDLT) rates for additional properties at the time of
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This Q&A considers whether overpayment relief is available where a claim for relief from the higher rates of stamp duty land tax is not made in time.

In the context of charities relief from stamp duty land tax (SDLT) and specifically, the meaning of
In the context of charities relief from stamp duty land tax (SDLT) and specifically, the meaning of
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This Q&A examines the definition of charitable purposes under paragraph 1 of Schedule 8 to the Finance Act 2003 for the purposes of charitable relief from stamp duty land tax.

Is stamp duty payable on a freehold purchase where two long leaseholders have exercised their right to
Is stamp duty payable on a freehold purchase where two long leaseholders have exercised their right to
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This Q&A discusses whether stamp duty is payable on a freehold purchase where two long leaseholders have exercised their right to purchase the freehold through collective enfranchisement under LRHUDA 1993.

Is stamp duty reserve tax (SDRT) payable on the transfer of a beneficial interest in shares where the
Is stamp duty reserve tax (SDRT) payable on the transfer of a beneficial interest in shares where the
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This Q&A considers the application of stamp duty reserve tax (SDRT) to a transfer of a beneficial interest in shares.

Tenants of open land (eg under windfarm/other renewable energy leases) are often required to maintain the
Tenants of open land (eg under windfarm/other renewable energy leases) are often required to maintain the
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This Q&A considers the SDLT treatment of a habitat management fee payable in connection with the grant of a lease.

What is the SDLT position where four properties (1, 2, 3 and 4) which are each held on bare trust for
What is the SDLT position where four properties (1, 2, 3 and 4) which are each held on bare trust for
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This Q&A considers the SDLT consequences of pooled property being split up between the owners.

What is the value added tax status of a residential development with a small element of commercial units?
What is the value added tax status of a residential development with a small element of commercial units?
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This Q&A considers the VAT status of a residential development with a small element of commercial units.

When claiming multiple dwellings relief for stamp duty land tax for a property with a main house and a
When claiming multiple dwellings relief for stamp duty land tax for a property with a main house and a
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This Q&A considers the rate of stamp duty land tax that applies when multiple dwellings relief is claimed.

When establishing whether transactions are linked for stamp duty land tax purposes, HMRC guidance directs
When establishing whether transactions are linked for stamp duty land tax purposes, HMRC guidance directs
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This Q&A looks at who is connected to an LLP for the purposes of the linked transaction rules and SDLT.

Where a buyer adds upgrades to the specification of their new-build property (a better kitchen for
Where a buyer adds upgrades to the specification of their new-build property (a better kitchen for
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This Q&A looks at whether works to a kitchen on a new build attracts SDLT.

Practice Area

Panel

  • Q&A Panel

Qualified Year

  • 2015

Membership

  • Grays Inn
  • Revenue Bar Association
  • Chancery Bar Association
  • Association of Women Barristers
  • Society of English and American Lawyers
  • American Woman Lawyer in London

Education

  • Oxford BA (Hons) 2010
  • Oxford BCL 2012

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