Blog15th Oct 2014There’s great value to a proper valuationIn my experience, clients can have any number of reasons to look for a valuation of their business. Sometimes it can be a personal matter – they’re going through a divorce, for instance, and need help with litigation. On the…View more
Blog14th Oct 2014Ringing the changes in the world of auditMany businesses and charities value long-term relationships with auditors, seeing them as trusted and knowledgeable advisers, who are able to comment on a wide range of business topics. These professionals are also in a unique position to provide independent assurance…View more
Blog25th Sep 2014How Patent Box Tax Relief Can Save Tax on a DealBy now, you may be aware that the new Patent Box Tax Relief (the “Relief”), introduced on 1 April 2013, can save your company tax on profits arising from eligible sales and licence income.View more
Blog17th Sep 2014A Referendum on your Financial FutureThe Scottish Referendum is fast approaching. Whether you are of a political persuasion or not, the key question for most people seems to be: –View more
Blog17th Sep 2014To get on top of the issues, it’s important to be in touchWhy it pays for clients and their accountants to have regular meetings and reviews.View more
Blog16th Sep 2014Evidence is key to VAT claimsIt’s a familiar principle in life that you need to provide evidence if you want to prove a point. In a recent Tribunal case, the appellant business was seeking to reclaim VAT on its costs but ultimately lost due to…View more
Blog16th Sep 2014Inheritance tax on trusts: finding the right balanceAfter a period of uncertainty, the latest news about inheritance tax on trusts may be a little more positive. It’s still important to look at the detail carefully with your professional advisers though.View more
Blog5th Sep 2014Benefits in Kind – Is Change Coming?In the 2014 Budget, the Chancellor announced that the government would launch various consultations including one on employee benefits in kind and expenses, in response to the recommendations of the Office of Tax Simplification (“OTS”).View more
Blog4th Sep 2014Accelerated Payment Notice (“APN”) RegimeThe Finance Act 2014 introduces new tax legislation allowing HM Revenue & Customs (“HMRC”) to issue a demand for an accelerated payment of tax they believe to be due: Accelerated Payment Notice (APN). The effect is to oblige the taxpayer…View more
Blog3rd Sep 2014Share Awards – All change for Internationally Mobile EmployeesIn a move to simplify the tax treatment of share awards, the Chancellor confirmed in March’s Budget that changes are on the way for internationally mobile employees who change countries between the grant and vesting of share awards.View more
Blog2nd Sep 2014Inheritance Tax (“IHT”) SimplificationOn 6 June, the Government announced a third consultation on simplifying Inheritance Tax charges within relevant property trusts.View more
Blog1st Sep 2014Think you’ve sorted auto-enrolment? Think again…Many businesses and their employees are aware of the legislation surrounding auto-enrolment for pensions. Indeed, the ‘staging’ dates for bigger companies have already come and gone, so quite a few lessons have been picked up along the way. Perhaps your…View more