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Blog11th Aug 2017
Voluntary Overtime included in Holiday Pay – How will this change impact Employers?
Last week we received news of an appeal that was taken to the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (“DMBC”) regarding holiday pay for employees who work overtime.
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Blog10th Aug 2017
“Incompetence on a grand scale” – The VAT assessment HMRC didn’t want!
Having worked in indirect tax for over 25 years, I am well aware of the importance of not simply accepting HMRC’s viewpoint without a reasonable challenge. I regularly deal with taxpayers in dispute with HMRC. On many occasions, the quality…
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Blog7th Aug 2017
To charge or not to charge? The VAT conundrum
HMRC is looking closely at the VAT charged in certain industries, writes ALISTAIR DUNCAN of AAB in Aberdeen. And it could lead to significant VAT cost, including penalties.
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Blog3rd Aug 2017
Raising capital in the energy sector to deliver growth aspirations
Many companies in the energy sector are now focussed on growth following a prolonged period of uncertainty. A new trading environment and corporate landscape is creating opportunities for businesses to grow and take a step change in how they operate.…
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Blog2nd Aug 2017
An all-round advisor for dentists selling their practice
Michael Edwards discusses how dentists can get the best price for their practice.
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Blog31st Jul 2017
Spirit start-ups – areas to consider
For any new start-up there are many different issues to consider. However, when your business involves alcohol production, there are additional excise considerations to address.
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Blog28th Jul 2017
Are you paying double tax?
Employees working overseas claiming foreign tax credit are potentially impacted by HMRC change to ‘real time’ PAYE codes!
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Blog28th Jul 2017
Have you got a TAN? Norwegian Tax Assessment Notices Arrive Early
The Norwegian authorities have, somewhat unexpectedly, implemented a new process this year and started releasing all of the 2016 Norwegian Tax Assessment Notices (TANs) approximately 4 months earlier than usual. The new process is such that the TANs will be…
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Blog27th Jul 2017
The VAT impact of changing tastes
Whenever the discussion turns to VAT with food and drink clients and it’s not long before someone mentions the “Jaffa cakes” case and whether it is a cake or a biscuit. Whilst it can seem to be a humorous case,…
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Blog25th Jul 2017
Working Overseas? Understanding the Project
Our first blog on the topic of working overseas, summarised the process by which we ensure our ‘Proactive and Commercial’ objectives are achieved. The first stage is ‘Understanding the Project’.
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Blog21st Jul 2017
Taylor review of working practices: change is on its way for everyone?
Matthew Taylor’s much anticipated review of Modern Working Practices was published on 11 July 2017 and there is much to digest. The wide-ranging recommendations encompass many aspects of the working relationship – not just for those working in the gig…
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Blog19th Jul 2017
Share options: The flexible way for employers to share equity with staff
Share schemes can be an attractive workplace savings option, helping employees to save while encouraging engagement with an organisation’s business performance.
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