HMRC analyst awarded top gong for role in IHT reforms

While farming families have had to struggle for months with the consequences of impending taxation reforms, HMRC has praised the role of an analyst who helped ministers bring forward the proposed legislation

Chris Brayford
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James Mee, head of Inheritance Tax analysis at HMRC and Customs, was named HMRC's 'Expert of the Year' for his work in providing ministers with the analysis they requested to announce several major Inheritance Tax reforms at last year's Autumn Budget.
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James Mee, head of Inheritance Tax analysis at HMRC and Customs, was named HMRC's 'Expert of the Year' for his work in providing ministers with the analysis they requested to announce several major Inheritance Tax reforms at last year's Autumn Budget.

A Government analyst has won a highly coveted award for his role in potentially taking away Inheritance Tax relief from family farms businesses next year. James Mee, head of Inheritance Tax analysis...

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