The UK Inland Revenue's interpretation of the decision in the case of Mansworth v Jelley (2003, STC 53) caused much debate last year in the UK as the Inland Revenue surprisingly accepted the decision, even though it was against them, rather than appealing further. Although they subsequently changed their legislation to neutralize the impact of their interpretation of the decision, the ruling could still have an impact in Ireland as the country has similar legislation to that of the UK before this amendment.
December 01 2004