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Josh Spero
Josh Spero is the Senior Editor and Website Editor of Spear's. He has written for the Times, the Guardian and Time Out, and is currently writing a book.
Hurt Locker hailed
There is no doubt that the Hurt Locker was the most deserving winner at the Oscars last night in Hollywood.
Hyperlocality
It occurred to me that hyperlocalism is a problem/opportunity for national and larger newspapers - not so much for magazines.
The Habit of Boys
If ever I consider my cultural sins (and there are some long winter nights), one which looms large is my unfamiliarity with Alan Bennett.
Giac's Back
Is the $100 million sale of a Giacometti last night a renaissance or an outrider? And where is the money coming from?
Davos Predictions
Like spring colds and stalkers, the World Economic Forum at Davos sneaks up on you.
Trick of the light
The Turner show, for all its beauty, is ultimately lacking a centre, a climax, or rather, it has one but it is unexpressed.
Pre-Budget Report Live
Live coverage of the Pre-Budget Report as it happens, plus expert analysis in the aftermath.
Yule Fools
How can you go away for one week and come back to find your country taken over by the ghost of Christmas Passé?
Today's Mother Courages
The play sheds light on the banking crisis: we see a woman who ploughs on because there is money to be made.
Unbillable Hours
Our specialists solve your HNW problems (gratis!)
Q
I am at the start of divorce proceedings and am concerned about the tax implications. I have heard that you might have to pay capital gains tax on the assets you get as part of the divorce settlement - is this the case?
A
It is a little-known part of the UK tax system but divorcing couples may indeed find themselves subject to capital gains tax. This can happen, for instance, if the marital home is sold as part of the divorce settlement or even in a situation where the home is given to one spouse under the settlement, with no money changing hands.
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