Blog28th Nov 2017Trust Registration ServiceThis is an update on a previous blog to reflect changes made announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement speech made on 22 November 2017 regarding the Trust Registration Service.View more
Blog27th Nov 2017Enhanced Capital AllowancesTaxpayers can boost their cash flow by claiming 100% of the cost of their investment in energy-saving plant or machinery as a deduction from their taxable profits provided the asset purchased qualifies under the Enhanced Capital Allowances (“ECAs”) scheme. This…View more
Blog23rd Nov 2017The Value of OutplacementPROTECTING YOUR BRAND SUPPORTING YOUR EMPLOYEES Redundancy is an unfortunate feature of modern working life. It’s now commonplace and something that increasing numbers of employees can expect to experience as businesses continually change and adapt. That said, the impact…View more
Blog22nd Nov 2017Working Overseas? Understanding the Resultant Tax ConsequencesOur earlier blogs discussed the importance of “Understanding the Project” and “Reviewing the draft contract”, ideally before contract price negotiations commence. This blog explains how we use this information to research, analyse, understand and, where possible, mitigate, all the overseas…View more
Blog21st Nov 2017Requirement to CorrectAs most people are now aware, there is a consensus among worldwide tax authorities to gather and share information to minimise tax avoidance through utilising offshore interests. The aim is, of course, to ensure that all tax revenue is collected.…View more
Blog20th Nov 2017The Trip with Tips – When is tax due & by who?Gratuity, a sum we as a customer, give as a reward based on the level of service we feel we have received at a restaurant or bar. There are different ways in which we can tip service staff, whether it…View more
Blog16th Nov 2017Scottish Taxes are here to stay- but will taxpayers want to stay in Scotland?Read the updated blog, to reflect changes announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement speech made on 22 November 2017. Scottish taxpayers earning more than £43,000 pa, are already paying £400 more tax pa, because Holyrood flexed its tax powers for…View more
Blog15th Nov 2017Charity VAT- Beware the income trapsIn our first Charity VAT blog, we looked at the various VAT reliefs that may be available to you as a charity. Moving on from the expenditure side, in this Blog, we will start to look at the issues that…View more
Blog13th Nov 2017Don’t let VAT be a cost of doing business in the UK – 13th Directive ClaimsOne of the most common questions we are asked by our overseas clients when they are looking to do business in the UK is – “Can we recover the VAT we incur in the UK?”View more
Blog13th Nov 2017Landlords Beware – Potential block on loan interest relief for capital withdrawn from letting businessesHMRC recently amended their existing online guidance on the subject of tax relief for interest paid by taxpayers on relevant loans, but in particular when remortgaging properties in their letting business.View more
Blog9th Nov 2017VAT on Pension Scheme Costs – The final answer?Historically, HMRC have allowed a simplification for the VAT incurred on the administration of a pension fund. This simplification allowed employers to treat 30% of the VAT charged by scheme managers as relating to the management of the fund and,…View more